Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ashley, Shropshire
We travel to Ashley for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Your questions about bath repair in Ashley
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Ashley is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we 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 let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
How we handle bath repair in Ashley
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the following day. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage beneath the taps.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Ashley (TF9)
- County
- Shropshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Ashley
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Also near Ashley
Other services in Ashley
Repairs by material
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, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Ashley. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashley
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
About Ashley
Ashley is about 6 miles east of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Wherever you are in the TF9 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Ashley is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Here we cover the TF9 postcode area. That includes homes on Church Road, School Lane and Chapel Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Ashley Dale (1 mile south-west), Loggerheads (1 mile west), Tadgedale (2 miles west), Maer (2 miles north-east) and Aston (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Market Drayton (6 miles west), Whitchurch (14 miles west), Prees Higher Heath (12 miles west) and Hinstock (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashley
Around Ashley, we work in homes near Church of St John the Baptist. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Hill (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Jackon's Coppice and Marsh.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
