Suffolk · England
Bath and surface repairs in IP17
We travel to every part of the IP17 postcode district, which takes in Saxmundham, Westleton and Yoxford. Everything is repaired in place, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in IP17
- Saxmundham
- Westleton
- Yoxford
- Snape
- Peasenhall
- Coldfair Green
- Friston
- Kelsale
- Middleton
- Darsham
- Benhall Green
- Dunwich
- Carlton
- Gromford
- Stratford St Andrew
- Bruisyard Street
- Bruisyard
- Snape Watering
- Great Glemham
- High Street
- Sibton
- Sweffling
- Annesons Corner
- Dorley's Corner
- Farnham
- Middleton Moor
- North Green
- Rendham
- Sternfield
- Knodishall
- Minsmere
- Benhall
- Benhall Street
Our services across IP17
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Coloured suite to white
- All services
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 IP17
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about a hole punched through by something heavy and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
What it costs in IP17
Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the whole UK
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in IP17, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Local landmarks in Saxmundham
In Saxmundham, that means homes near Saxmundham Primary School, Saxmundham Free School and The Coopers Dip pub. You’ll also find Saxmundham Free School (under half a mile south-west) and Saxmundham United Reformed Church (under half a mile south). Saxmundham has its own railway station: Saxmundham station. A little further out are Saxmundham Museum (less than half a mile east) and Blyth Rural District (within half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Snape Marshes.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around IP17, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Questions from IP17
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
