Hertfordshire · England
Bath and surface repairs in SG4
Our technicians cover all of the SG4 postcode district, including Hitchin, Benslow and Poets Estate. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within SG4
- Hitchin
- Benslow
- Poets Estate
- Walsworth
- Codicote
- Kimpton
- Whitwell
- Gosmore
- Weston
- Graveley
- Little Wymondley
- Preston
- Breachwood Green
- St Ippolyts
- The Heath
- Great Wymondley
- Codicote Bottom
- Ley Green
- Driver's End
- Langley
- Porter's End
- St Paul's Walden
- Temple Dinsley
- Bendish
- King's Walden
- Langley Bottom
- Langley End
- Little Almshoe
- Lower Titmore Green
- Poynders End
- Rush Green
- Sperberry Hill
- St Ibbs
- Temple End
- Titmore Green
- Bearton
Services in SG4
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Bath chip & crack 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.
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About bath repair in SG4
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. 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. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips under the taps.
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Cost
Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Local landmarks in Hitchin
Around Hitchin, we work in homes near Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Radcliffe Arms and Butts Close. Nearby too are Kingshott School (1 mile south-east), St Mary's Church (under half a mile south-west), Church of the Holy Saviour (less than half a mile north-east) and Hitchin Girls' School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Hitchin itself: Hitchin station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wymondley Castle (1.7 miles east) and Lister Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hitchin include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in SG4, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Repairing versus replacing
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place.
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Your questions about bath repair in SG4
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
