Bath chip and crack repair

Chips, cracks, rust spots and holes repaired in place and colour-matched to your bath, so you don’t need to rip it out.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
  • Rust spots where the enamel has gone
  • Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath chip and crack repair at your home, anywhere in the UK

Bath chip & crack repair without replacing anything

Most bath damage is local: one chip by the taps, a rust spot by the waste, a crack where something heavy landed. A repair fixes just that area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it.

We travel to you anywhere in the UK, and every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Send us a photo for a free, no-obligation quote.

What we fix

  • Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
  • Rust spots where the enamel has gone
  • Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
  • Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Scratches and burns

Materials we work on

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

How it works

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade of white (or colour).
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure. Most baths can be used again the next day.

Acrylic cracks and holes

To repair a crack or hole in an acrylic bath properly we need to reach the underside to reinforce it. If you can take the bath panel off and get a hand to the back of the damaged spot, it is usually repairable. Damage on the base or under a shoulder support can be hard to reach, so send us a photo first.

When a repair isn’t the best option

If the whole bath is dull, rough or stained, a single repair can stand out against the worn enamel around it. In that case we’ll tell you, and full re-enamelling usually gives a better result.

Send a photo for a free quote

Take a clear photo of the damage and one of the whole item, then send them with our quote form or call 0345 017 0787. We’ll tell you whether it can be repaired and give you a fixed price.

Repair or replace?

Repair with usReplace
What’s involvedRepaired in place, nothing removedA plumber, removing the bath, making good the tiles and panel, and disposing of the old bath
TimeUsually one visitOften more than one trade and visit
DisruptionRoom protected, back in use quicklyDust, waste and time without the room
GuaranteeOne year on every repairDepends on the products and fitter

Replacement can make sense if the item is beyond repair or you’re refitting anyway; we’ll tell you honestly.

What it costs

Repairs from £95. Your exact price is fixed from your photos before you book.

Published guides give a feel for prices: MyBuilder puts small professional repairs at roughly £150 to £250. Our prices are fixed per job and confirmed with your free quote.

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material, and how many items we do on one visit. See prices and what affects the cost.

What your quote should include

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How long until you can use it again
  • How your room will be protected
  • Aftercare advice

Aftercare

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

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Bath chip and crack repair: common questions

Will I be able to see the repair?

We colour-match every repair on the day and blend it into the surrounding surface. On a bath in good condition, most people can’t find the repair afterwards. On worn or dull enamel a repair can show, and we’ll tell you that before we start.

How long before I can use the bath?

Usually the next day. We’ll confirm the exact curing time when we finish.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish. If rust has spread a long way under the enamel, we’ll explain the options.

Is the repair guaranteed?

Yes. Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids the cost and disruption of removal, plumbing and making good. If replacement would be better, we’ll tell you.

Do you charge for a quote?

No. Quotes are free and fixed, based on your photos.

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Page updated 22 October 2026

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