Peterborough · England
Bath and surface repairs in PE1
Our technicians cover all of the PE1 postcode district, which takes in Eastfield, Eastgate and Boroughby. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in PE1
- Eastfield
- Eastgate
- Boroughby
- New England
- Parnwell
- Fengate
- Peterborough
- Paston
- Werrington
- Westwood
- Fletton
- Bretton
Repairs we offer in PE1
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Worktop repair
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- 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 PE1
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
What it costs in PE1
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Everything repaired in place
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Local landmarks in Eastfield
Our customers here include homes close to City of Peterborough Academy, Greater Peterborough UTC and Central Park and the streets around them. You will also find Hand and Heart pub (0.8 miles west), Newark Hill Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Church of All Saints (0.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Peterborough station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Peterborough Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Peterborough District Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Eastfield include Stanground Wash and Orton Mere.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
How the damage happens
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Holes from dropped items
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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.
Your questions about bath repair in PE1
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
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