Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath Repair in Bathwick
Bath repair across Bathwick and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Bath repair in Bathwick without replacing anything
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. If you’re dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Bathwick (BA1, BA2)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bathwick
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Generally one visit, start to finish
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Bathwick
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Rinse it down after each bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
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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, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
For a price in Bathwick, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Covering Bathwick
Bathwick is about 1 mile north-east of Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Bathwick is one of 136 towns and villages in Bath and North East Somerset we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 77 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BA1 and BA2. We regularly work on streets such as Pera Road, Mount Road and Julian Road. Bathwick sits on or near the A3039, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Walcot (1 mile north), Lansdown (1 mile north-west), Bath (1 mile south-west), Larkhall (1 mile north) and Widcombe (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Keynsham (6 miles west), Paulton (9 miles south-west), Peasedown St John (6 miles south-west), Saltford (5 miles west), Timsbury (7 miles south-west) and Norton St Philip (6 miles south). Being one of Bath and North East Somerset’s larger places, Bathwick is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Bathwick
Our customers here include homes close to Bathwick St Mary Church School, Sydney Gardens and Bath Abbey, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-east), St Mark's CofE School (0.8 miles north), Church of St John the Baptist (within half a mile west) and City of Bath Technical School (0.6 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Bath Spa station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass (less than half a mile west) and Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (1.6 miles west).
- Local facilities include Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (0.6 miles south-west)
Common questions in Bathwick
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What areas do you cover?
All of Bath and North East Somerset, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, depending on the repair.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
