Lincolnshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swaby, Lincolnshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Swaby. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Your questions about bath repair in Swaby
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Swaby?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
About our bath repair in Swaby
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and rusty patches near the plughole.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Swaby (LN13)
- Area hub
- Lincolnshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swaby use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
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What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
What affects the price in Swaby
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Swaby. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Why repair rather than replace?
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 is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swaby
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Swaby
Swaby is about 7 miles south-east of Louth, in Lincolnshire. Clients in Swaby get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Swaby is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 76 miles away.
We work across LN13 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Pado Lane, North Lane and Long Hedge Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Driby (2 miles south), Tetford (4 miles south-west), Sausthorpe (5 miles south), Hagworthingham (6 miles south-west) and Belchford (6 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Louth (7 miles north-west), Skegness (14 miles south-east), Horncastle (9 miles south-west), Mablethorpe (8 miles north-east), Woodhall Spa (15 miles south-west) and Sutton on Sea (9 miles east).
What’s near Swaby
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Nicholas, among other places. Nearby you will also find Alford and District War Memorial Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Miles Cross Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
