Stockton-on-Tees · England
Bath Repair for Thornaby-on-Tees homes
We travel to Thornaby-on-Tees for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips under the taps
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How we handle bath repair in Thornaby-on-Tees
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and cracks in an acrylic bath, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Thornaby-on-Tees (TS17)
- County
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Thornaby-on-Tees. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A photo taken from further back
We price from photos 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Do you need bath repair in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
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FAQs for Thornaby-on-Tees
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
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, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
About Thornaby-on-Tees
Thornaby-on-Tees is about 3 miles south-east of Stockton-on-Tees, in Stockton-on-Tees. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Thornaby-on-Tees is one of 31 places in Stockton-on-Tees we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 34 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TS17. Streets in the area include Princes Square, Thames Avenue and Tweed Avenue, and we cover them all. Main roads around Thornaby-on-Tees include the A66 and A1044, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Acklam (1 mile east), Whinney Banks (1 mile north-east), Brookfield (2 miles south-east), Ayresome (2 miles north-east) and Stainton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stockton-on-Tees (3 miles north-west), Billingham (5 miles north), Yarm (4 miles south-west), Egglescliffe (3 miles south-west), Elm Tree Farm (3 miles north-west) and Fairfield (3 miles north-west). Thornaby-on-Tees is among the bigger towns we cover in Stockton-on-Tees.
Local landmarks in Thornaby-on-Tees
Around Thornaby-on-Tees, we work in homes near Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Trinity Green and Village Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Thornaby-on-Tees is Thornaby station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Carter Bequest Primary Care Hospital (2 miles east) and Cleveland Centre (3.2 miles north-east).
Landlord and trade work in Thornaby-on-Tees
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
