Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stowehill, Northamptonshire
Problem with your bath in Stowehill? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
For anyone letting property in or around Stowehill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Bath repair at your home in Stowehill
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and damage beneath the taps, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Stowehill (NN7)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stowehill
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What we are called out for in Stowehill
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- When it can be used again
Towns and villages near Stowehill
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Covering Stowehill
Stowehill is about 5 miles south-east of Daventry, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Stowehill are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Stowehill is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Every address in NN7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Stowehill include Flore (1 mile north), Nether Heyford (1 mile south-east), Upper Heyford (1 mile east), Church Stowe (1 mile south-west) and Weedon Bec (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (7 miles east), Daventry (5 miles north-west), Brackley (14 miles south), Towcester (8 miles south), Wolverton (15 miles south-east) and Stony Stratford (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stowehill
We visit homes around Campion School, The Royal Oak Public House And Attached Stable and Flore United Reformed Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Long Buckby station, about 4.9 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Farthingstone Castle Dykes (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Borough Hill and Bugbrooke Meadows.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
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 repair chips early.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Stowehill
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NN7 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Stowehill questions
Do you cover the entire of Northamptonshire?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
