Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent
Fixed-price bath repair in Ball Green and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Ball Green, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and impact holes in acrylic, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Ball Green (ST6, ST2)
- Area hub
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
FAQs for Ball Green
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ball Green, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Also near Ball Green
What else we do in Ball Green
What we’re called out for in Ball Green
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Where we work around Ball Green
Ball Green is about 2 miles north-east of Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 59 places in Stoke-on-Trent. Our jobs stretch from Ball Green to Manchester (29 miles away).
Jobs in ST6 and ST2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Norton Lane, Intake Road and Flatts Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Ball Green: Norton le Moors (1 mile west), Ford Green (1 mile south-west), Smallthorne (1 mile south-west), Milton (1 mile south-east) and Baddeley Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stoke-on-Trent (3 miles south), Hanley (3 miles south), Stoke-upon-Trent (4 miles south), Fenton (4 miles south), Dimsdale (3 miles south-west) and Porthill (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ball Green
Around Ball Green, we work in homes near Church of St Bartholomew, Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy and The Excel Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Longport station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorcroft Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Smallthorne Urban District (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Westport Lake and Bignall Hill.
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ball Green
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlord and trade work in Ball Green
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
