Somerset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Bilbrook, Somerset

We travel to Bilbrook for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Bilbrook

Bath repair at your home in Bilbrook

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and damage beneath the taps.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Area
Bilbrook (TA24)
Region
Somerset
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of

We don’t 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.

Getting a price from photos

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.

What a repair cannot fix

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Bilbrook

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding

Questions from Bilbrook

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Can you quote from pictures?

Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, and that includes Bilbrook. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Repair or replace: which is better?

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Bilbrook. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why book with us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • No need to remove anything
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.

What your bath is made of matters

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 is the part we put right.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Our work in Bilbrook

Bilbrook is about 5 miles south-east of Minehead, in Somerset. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 640 places across Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: TA24. Close by, we cover Old Cleeve (1 mile north-east), Washford (1 mile east), Torre (1 mile south-east), Roadwater (1 mile south) and Chapel Cleeve (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Minehead (5 miles north-west), Wellington (14 miles south-east), Comeytrowe (15 miles south-east), Watchet (3 miles north-east), Wiveliscombe (9 miles south) and Williton (3 miles east).

Local landmarks in Bilbrook

We visit homes around St Andrew's Church, The Washford Inn and Old Cleeve CofE School. A little further out are Somerset And Dorset Railway Trust Museum (0.7 miles east) and Dunster Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bilbrook include Castle Hill.

Map of Bilbrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Bilbrook

Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Rusty patches near the plughole

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How soon you can use it again
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

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