Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bearwood, Birmingham
Damaged bath in Bearwood? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Bearwood
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Bearwood (B67, B17, B66)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Also near Bearwood
What else we do in Bearwood
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bearwood
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before booking
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Bearwood, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Our work in Bearwood
Bearwood is about 1 mile south of Smethwick, in Birmingham. Customers in Bearwood get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 140 places across Birmingham.
Jobs in B67, B17 and B66 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Pale Lane, Park Road and Abbey Road. Main roads around Bearwood include the A4030, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in Beech Lanes (1 mile south), Cape Hill (1 mile north-east), Smethwick (1 mile north), Londonderry (1 mile north-west) and Summerfield (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (3 miles east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (8 miles north-east), Erdington (6 miles north-east), Lee Bank (3 miles east), Streetly (8 miles north-east) and Paradise (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Bearwood
Our clients here include homes close to St Faith and St Laurence's Church, Bearwood Primary School and Lordswood Boys' School and the streets around them. You will also find Lightwoods Park (under half a mile south-west), Church of St Mary (under half a mile south-west), The Abbey Public House (less than half a mile north-west) and Lordswood Boys' School (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Avery Historical Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and City Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Deer's Leap Wood and Portway Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Weoley (2.7 miles south)
FAQs for Bearwood
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. 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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
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