Somerset · England

Bath Repair in Ash Priors

Bath repair across Ash Priors and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Ash Priors

Your questions about bath repair in Ash Priors

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Do you cover Ash Priors?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Ash Priors from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Will the repair last?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

How we handle bath repair in Ash Priors

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are impact holes in acrylic and a cracked acrylic bath.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Where
Ash Priors (TA4)
Area hub
Somerset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Ash Priors

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Chips caused by builders

Questions to ask before you book

  • When it can be used again
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How the colour is matched

Choosing a repair company

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your photos

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any details about the material
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

For a price in Ash Priors, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Our work in Ash Priors

Ash Priors is about 5 miles north of Wellington, in Somerset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Ash Priors and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 640 places in Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in TA4 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Combe Florey (1 mile north), Nethercott (2 miles north), Hillcommon (2 miles south), Fitzhead (2 miles west) and Oake (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Taunton (6 miles south-east), Bridgwater (10 miles north-east), Minehead (15 miles north-west), Wellington (5 miles south), Sydenham (11 miles north-east) and Wilton (6 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Ash Priors

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of the Holy Trinity, Bishops Lydeard Church School and Quantock Brewery Tap. Nearby you will also find Blazes (0.8 miles north) and Merrifield Children's Unit (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ash Priors include Knowle Hill.

Map of Ash Priors © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  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

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Open a window if you can
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ash Priors, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

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Advice

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