Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Repair for Stony Houghton homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Stony Houghton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips caused by builders
How we handle bath repair in Stony Houghton
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We’re frequently asked to fix snagging damage from a refit and damage beneath the taps, across acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Stony Houghton (NG19)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stony Houghton
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Stony Houghton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A picture taken from further back
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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Other services in Stony Houghton
When to call us in Stony Houghton
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
FAQs for Stony Houghton
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Our work in Stony Houghton
Stony Houghton is about 3 miles south of Bolsover, in Nottinghamshire. Our repair technicians come to customers in Stony Houghton and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Stony Houghton is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 44 miles away.
We work across the NG19 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Rotherham Road, Water Lane and Green Lane. Nearby, we also work in New Houghton (1 mile south-east), Glapwell (1 mile west), Rowthorne (1 mile south-west), Pleasley (1 mile south) and Pleasley Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Mansfield (4 miles south-east), Worksop (10 miles north-east), Sutton in Ashfield (4 miles south), Hucknall (11 miles south), Mansfield Woodhouse (3 miles south-east) and Eastwood (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Stony Houghton
Our clients here include homes close to Shirebrook Academy and Anthony Bek Community Primary School, among other places. Stony Houghton’s nearest station is Shirebrook station, about 2.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Stainsby Mill (2.5 miles west) and Bolsover Castle (3.1 miles north-west).
The process
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairing versus replacing in Stony Houghton
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stony Houghton
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the whole UK
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
