Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stonely, Cambridgeshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Stonely and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
How we handle bath repair in Stonely
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips on the rim or sides.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Stonely (PE19)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Where we work around Stonely
Stonely is about 7 miles north-west of St Neots, in Cambridgeshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Stonely is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
All of PE19 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Old Ford Lane, Easton Road and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Stonely: Great Staughton (2 miles south-east), West Perry (3 miles east), Perry (3 miles east), Little Staughton (3 miles south) and East Perry (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as St Neots (7 miles south-east), Huntingdon (9 miles east), St Ives (13 miles east), Cambourne (14 miles east), Godmanchester (9 miles east) and Brampton (7 miles east).
Around Stonely
Around Stonely, we work in homes near Church of St Andrew, The Half Moon Public House and Kimbolton Primary Academy, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kimbolton Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Taggart Tile Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Grafham Water.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
What we’re called out for in Stonely
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- How the colour is matched
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stonely
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Stonely: your questions answered
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Landlord and trade work in Stonely
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
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