Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Westhorp, Northamptonshire
Damaged bath in Westhorp? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Bath repair in Westhorp without replacing anything
We’ve repaired just about 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. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Westhorp as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Westhorp (NN11)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Towns and villages near Westhorp
Also in Westhorp
Our work in Westhorp
Westhorp is about 7 miles south-west of Daventry, in Northamptonshire. Anywhere in NN11, we come to you. Westhorp is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Westhorp to Birmingham (34 miles away).
All of NN11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Bell Lane, High Street and Banbury Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Byfield (1 mile east), Hinton (2 miles east), Aston le Walls (2 miles south-west), Upper Boddington (2 miles west) and Woodford Halse (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Daventry (7 miles north-east), Brackley (10 miles south-east), Towcester (12 miles east), East Hunsbury (15 miles east), Dallington (15 miles east) and Duston (14 miles east).
Around Westhorp
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Cross Tree pub, Byfield School and Church of Holy Cross, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Canons Ashby Castle Hill (4.1 miles east) and Bygones Museum (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Arbury Hill and Byfield Pool.
What affects the price in Westhorp
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Repair or replace in Westhorp?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically 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 Westhorp
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
FAQs for Westhorp
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Westhorp included. Travel is included in the price.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
