Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thornham, Norfolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Thornham and across Norfolk. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions from Thornham
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
About our bath repair in Thornham
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. 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. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and damage beneath the taps, across roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Thornham (PE36)
- County
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thornham
For anyone letting property in or around Thornham, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornham
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Thornham
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When to call us in Thornham
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
Nearby places to Thornham
What else we do in Thornham
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Thornham and the surrounding area
Thornham is about 16 miles north-east of King's Lynn, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 797 places in Norfolk.
Our repair technicians cover all of PE36. That includes homes on High Street, Priory Court and Hall Lane. We also travel to Holme next the Sea (2 miles west), Titchwell (2 miles east), Ringstead (3 miles south-west), Brancaster (3 miles east) and Old Hunstanton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Fakenham (14 miles south-east), Heacham (5 miles south-west), North Lynn (15 miles south-west), Wells-next-the-Sea (11 miles east), Dersingham (9 miles south) and Snettisham (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Thornham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chequers Public House, Holme Dunes and Church of All Saints. Green spaces nearby include Titchwell Marsh.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Thornham. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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