Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Allerford, Somerset
Damaged bath in Allerford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Allerford
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and chips on the rim or sides, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Allerford as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Allerford (TA24)
- County
- Somerset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Allerford
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Somerset, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Where we work around Allerford
Allerford is about 4 miles west of Minehead, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the TA24 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 640 towns and villages across Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of TA24. Nearby, we also work in Bossington (1 mile north-west), Porlock (1 mile west), Luccombe (2 miles south), Porlock Weir (2 miles west) and Bratton (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watchet (11 miles east), Williton (12 miles east), Dulverton (12 miles south) and Dunster (6 miles east).
Near you in Allerford
In Allerford, that means homes near St Dubricius Church of England VA School and Lynch Chapel of Ease. Nearby you will also find Exmoor Classic Car Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Allerford include Selworthy Beacon.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Allerford
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Places near Allerford
What else we do in Allerford
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What affects the price in Allerford
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Allerford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Allerford
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
What we are called out for in Allerford
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Customers typically contact us about:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TA24 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
