Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Common, Norfolk
Bath repair across The Common and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in The Common, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- The Common (NR20)
- County
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in The Common
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you cover The Common?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to The Common. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
The Common and nearby
The Common is about 6 miles north of Wymondham, in Norfolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. The Common is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
Every address in NR20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside The Common, we cover East Tuddenham (1 mile north-west), Welborne (2 miles west), Brandon Parva (2 miles south-west), Hockering (2 miles north) and Barnham Broom (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Norwich (9 miles east), Dereham (6 miles west), Wymondham (6 miles south), Sprowston (10 miles east), Thorpe St Andrew (11 miles east) and Attleborough (10 miles south).
What’s near The Common
In The Common, that means homes near Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Costessey Hall (4.9 miles east).
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Common
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Common use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in The Common, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including The Common. The price reflects:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
For a price in The Common, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Nearby places to The Common
Also in The Common
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
