Shropshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Arscott, Shropshire

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Arscott, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips under the taps
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Arscott

Bath repair in Arscott without replacing anything

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Location
Arscott (SY5)
Area hub
Shropshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Arscott, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

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What we can’t put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

Common questions in Arscott

Do you work in Arscott?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Arscott. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What areas do you cover?

All of Shropshire, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Arscott.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

DIY kit or professional repair?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

Where we work around Arscott

Arscott is about 5 miles south-west of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Arscott is one of 433 places in Shropshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Arscott to Birmingham (42 miles away).

Here we cover the SY5 postcode area. If you are just outside Arscott, we cover Cruckmeole (1 mile north), Hanwood (1 mile north), Longden (1 mile south-east), Plealey (1 mile south-west) and Cruckton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Shrewsbury (5 miles north-east), Coleham (4 miles north-east), Kingsland (4 miles north-east), Belle Vue (4 miles north-east), Monkmoor (6 miles north-east) and Bagley (5 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Arscott

In Arscott, that means homes near Mary Webb School and Science College, Church of St Anne and St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Arscott is Shrewsbury station, about 4.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Parade Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Stapleton Motte (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bomere Pool.

Map of Arscott © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A picture taken from further back

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Landlord and trade work in Arscott

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.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Common problems we fix in Arscott

Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Rust by the waste and overflow

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before you book

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 cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

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