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Bath and surface repairs in HU2
Based in HU2? Our technicians cover Drypool, Stepney and Wilmington and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
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Our services across HU2
- Coloured suite to white
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in HU2
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. 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. Common call-outs are for snagging damage from a refit and chips on the rim or sides, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
What you will pay
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Landmarks near Drypool
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Victoria Dock Primary School, Ron Dearing UTC and Robbies Public House, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mary's Church (under half a mile west), Ron Dearing UTC (0.6 miles west) and Pearson Park (1.5 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Hull station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Baynard Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Princes Quay (0.6 miles west).
Signs you need bath repair
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust spots around the plughole
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Repairing versus replacing
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it.
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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 what we repair.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
FAQs for HU2
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you come to HU2?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to HU2 for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
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