Nottinghamshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thorney, Nottinghamshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Thorney and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
How we handle bath repair in Thorney
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you are dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Thorney (NG23)
- Region
- Nottinghamshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Thorney
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Thorney and the surrounding area
Thorney is about 7 miles north-west of North Hykeham, in Nottinghamshire. Wherever you are in the NG23 postcode area, we come to you. Thorney is one of 329 places in Nottinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Thorney to Leeds (about 52 miles away).
Our visits in NG23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Thorney Moor (1 mile south), Wigsley (2 miles south), Newton on Trent (2 miles north-west), North Clifton (2 miles west) and Laughterton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newark-on-Trent (12 miles south), Retford (11 miles north-west), Balderton (13 miles south), Southwell (15 miles south-west), New Ollerton (12 miles west) and Fernwood (14 miles south).
Near you in Thorney
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Helen's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Saxilby station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rampton Secure Hospital (5.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Tunman Wood.
When to call us in Thorney
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Questions from Thorney
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Thorney. Prices do not change with location.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which usually takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thorney
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
