Norfolk · England
Bath Repair in Swainsthorpe
Damaged bath in Swainsthorpe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
How we handle bath repair in Swainsthorpe
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 scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Swainsthorpe (NR14)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we’re called out for in Swainsthorpe
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your NR14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Questions from Swainsthorpe
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
If you’re in Swainsthorpe and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Covering Swainsthorpe
Swainsthorpe is about 5 miles south of Norwich, in Norfolk. Jobs in Swainsthorpe are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Swainsthorpe is one of 797 places in Norfolk we cover.
Our visits in NR14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Church Road, Longbrooke Drive and Briar Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Swainsthorpe: Dunston (1 mile north-east), Stoke Holy Cross (1 mile east), Swardeston (1 mile north-west), Mulbarton (2 miles west) and Newton Flotman (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (5 miles north), Wymondham (6 miles west), Sprowston (7 miles north), Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles north-east), Attleborough (12 miles west) and Norwich Lanes (5 miles north).
What’s near Swainsthorpe
In Swainsthorpe, that means homes near Dunston Common and Church of St Peter. The closest station to Swainsthorpe is Norwich station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hethel Old Thorn.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swainsthorpe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Norfolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
