Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Battlescombe, Gloucestershire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Battlescombe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Battlescombe without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or sides and damage beneath the taps.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Battlescombe and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Battlescombe (GL6)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Battlescombe
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What areas do you cover?
All of Gloucestershire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repairing versus replacing in Battlescombe
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Battlescombe
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Towns and villages near Battlescombe
Other services in Battlescombe
Our work in Battlescombe
Battlescombe is about 5 miles east of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 470 places in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 51 miles away.
We work across the GL6 postcode area. Other places close to Battlescombe include Waterlane (1 mile south), Bisley (1 mile west), Bournes Green (1 mile south-west), Stancombe (1 mile north-west) and Oakridge Lynch (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (10 miles north), Gloucester (8 miles north-west), Stroud (5 miles west), St Paul's (10 miles north), Cirencester (7 miles south-east) and Lansdown (10 miles north).
What’s near Battlescombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School, Sapperton Valley and Thomas Keble School, among other places. You’ll also find Stirrup Cup pub (0.9 miles west) and Church of All Saints (0.9 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Stroud station, roughly 4.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Miserden Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Arcade Archive (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cotswolds and Siccaridge Wood.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Can I fix it myself?
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 generally the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How it works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Signs you need bath repair in Battlescombe
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
