Bath and surface repairs in EN5

How bath repair works in EN5

Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and a cracked acrylic bath, in pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel.

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.

1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Cost

Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• A year’s guarantee on all work
• No extra charge for your area
• Colour mixed on the day to match
• Free fixed quotes from pictures

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.

Landmarks near Barnet

In Barnet, that means homes near The Railway Tavern, Highlands Gardens and Grasvenor Avenue Infant School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west), Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John's United Reformed Church (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is New Barnet station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.

• Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

• Have new chips seen to early
• Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
• Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
• Get a dripping tap fixed promptly

There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

What affects the price in EN5

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

• The type of damage
• Doing more than one item at once
• Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
• Unusual colours or finishes

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

• Something in shot to show the size
• Any details about the material
• Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
• The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EN5 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.