Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Thorpe St Andrew and across Norfolk. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Thorpe St Andrew without replacing anything
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Thorpe St Andrew and across Norfolk.
- Location
- Thorpe St Andrew (NR7, NR1, NR14)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Thorpe St Andrew
Thorpe St Andrew is about 2 miles east of Norwich, in Norfolk. Our repair technicians come to clients in Thorpe St Andrew and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR7, NR1 and NR14. Whether you live on Sale Road, Ring Road and Pine Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Thorpe St Andrew on the A1042 and A1242, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Heartsease (1 mile north-west), Thorpe Hamlet (1 mile west), Thorpe End (1 mile north-east), Sprowston (2 miles north-west) and Pockthorpe (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymondham (10 miles south-west), North Walsham (13 miles north), Hethersett (7 miles west), Heigham (3 miles west), Cringleford (5 miles south-west) and Taverham (7 miles north-west). Thorpe St Andrew is one of the larger places we cover in Norfolk.
Near you in Thorpe St Andrew
In Thorpe St Andrew, that means homes near Thorpe Marshes, Buck Inn and Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Also close by are Thorpe St Andrew School (0.5 miles east), St William's Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and The Church of the Good Shepherd (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Norwich station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Anglia Square (2 miles west). Not far away are Bargate and RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thorpe St Andrew
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Thorpe St Andrew, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Thorpe St Andrew: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
How much does bath repair cost in Thorpe St Andrew?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you cover the entire of Norfolk?
We cover the entire UK, including Thorpe St Andrew and the rest of Norfolk. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Thorpe St Andrew. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
