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Bath and surface repairs in SE12
Live in SE12? We cover Lee, Horn Park and Eltham and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
Towns and villages in SE12
Our services across SE12
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Our bath repair service in SE12
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the next day. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and holes from dropped items.
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Prices in SE12
Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- A fixed quote before booking
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Getting a price
For a price in SE12, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Local landmarks in Lee
Around Lee, we work in homes near Manor House Gardens, Church of the Good Shepherd and International Academy of Greenwich, among other places. Nearby too are The Edmund Halley pub (under half a mile north-east), Trinity Church of England School (under half a mile north) and Brindishe Lee School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Lee itself: Lee station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for SE12. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We don’t add 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
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement.
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
Questions from SE12
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How do I get a price for bath repair in SE12?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SE12 postcode.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
