Nottingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Strelley, Nottingham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Strelley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How we handle bath repair in Strelley
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and deep scratches in acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Strelley (NG8)
- County
- Nottingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Strelley
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Strelley
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath repair in Strelley
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do you cover the entire of Nottingham?
All of Nottingham, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Signs you need bath repair in Strelley
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips under the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Strelley and the surrounding area
Strelley is about 3 miles east of Ilkeston, in Nottingham. We travel to customers in Strelley, so nothing has to leave your home. Strelley is one of 51 places in Nottingham where we work. We work right across the region, from Strelley to Birmingham (44 miles away).
Our visits in NG8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Strelley, we cover Broxtowe (1 mile south-west), Trowell Moor (1 mile south), Nuthall (1 mile north-east), Swingate (1 mile north) and Babbington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Nottingham (3 miles east), Arnold (6 miles east), Bulwell (3 miles north-east), Sneinton (5 miles east), St Ann's (5 miles east) and Clifton (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Strelley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of All Saints, Broad Oak pub and Melbury Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Strelley is Ilkeston station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Nearby you will also find Kawasaki Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Greasley Castle (3.3 miles north).
Landlord and trade work in Strelley
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Strelley use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
If you manage property in Strelley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
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