Northumberland · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Woodhorn, Northumberland
Bath repair across Woodhorn and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair at your home in Woodhorn
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Woodhorn (NE63)
- Region
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Common problems we fix in Woodhorn
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- How the room is protected while they work
Questions from Woodhorn
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.
Do you cover the entire of Northumberland?
Everywhere in the UK, Woodhorn included. Travel is included in the price.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Woodhorn, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About Woodhorn
Woodhorn is about 2 miles north-east of Ashington, in Northumberland. Wherever you are in the NE63 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Woodhorn is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland we cover. Our jobs stretch from Woodhorn to Newcastle upon Tyne (15 miles away).
We work across NE63 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (1 mile south-east), North Seaton (2 miles south), Ashington (2 miles south-west), Cambois (2 miles south) and West Sleekburn (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Blyth (5 miles south), Cramlington (8 miles south), Morpeth (7 miles west), Bedlington (5 miles south-west), Newsham (6 miles south) and Amble (10 miles north).
Around Woodhorn
In Woodhorn, that means homes near Ink Spot pub, Church of St Mary Woodhorn Church Museum and The Northumberland Church of England Academy. For rail, the closest station is Ashington station, about 2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Woodhorn Church Museum (under half a mile west) and Cresswell Castle (2.8 miles north).
- Local facilities include Newbiggin by the Sea Urban District (0.8 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Woodhorn
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Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Woodhorn
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire bath
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
