Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stores Corner, Suffolk
Bath repair in Stores Corner without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stores Corner
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before you book
- We leave the room as we found it
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath repair in Stores Corner
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
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
- Stores Corner (IP12)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Stores Corner. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Your questions about bath repair in Stores Corner
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
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 photo.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Where we work around Stores Corner
Stores Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Felixstowe, in Suffolk. Across the IP12 area, a technician comes to you. Stores Corner is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk where we work. We work right across the region, from Stores Corner to London (76 miles away).
Jobs in IP12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Boyton Road and Melton Road. We also travel to Hollesley (1 mile south-west), Boyton (1 mile north-east), Shottisham (3 miles west), Alderton (3 miles south) and Sutton Common (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (12 miles west), Felixstowe (8 miles south-west), Kesgrave (8 miles west), Woodbridge (6 miles north-west), Stoke (12 miles west) and Maidenhall Estate (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stores Corner
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Shepherd and Dog pub, Hollesley Primary School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Suffolk Punch Trust Heritage Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Orford Castle (4.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Simpson's Saltings.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Landlord and trade work in Stores Corner
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
