Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tansor, Northamptonshire
Bath repair in and around Tansor: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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How we handle bath repair in Tansor
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are chips along the edge of the bath and a chip where the taps sit.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Tansor (PE8)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Tansor
Tansor is about 9 miles south-west of Peterborough, in Northamptonshire. Across the PE8 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 364 places in Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Tansor to Birmingham (about 61 miles away).
All of PE8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Tansor, we cover Cotterstock (1 mile west), Warmington (1 mile east), Glapthorn (2 miles west), Southwick (2 miles west) and Woodnewton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Corby (11 miles west), Kettering (14 miles south-west), Raunds (12 miles south), Irthlingborough (14 miles south-west), Burton Latimer (14 miles south-west) and Higham Ferrers (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Tansor
In Tansor, that means homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin and Prince William School. Other landmarks nearby include Barnwell earthwork (3.4 miles south) and Fish Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Short Wood and Southwick Wood.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What we’re called out for in Tansor
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People generally call us when they notice one of these:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
Repair or replace in Tansor?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Tansor. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tansor
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Also in Tansor
Tansor questions
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover Tansor?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Tansor for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Tansor, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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