Wiltshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bradford Leigh, Wiltshire
We travel to Bradford Leigh for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
Signs you need bath repair in Bradford Leigh
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How we handle bath repair in Bradford Leigh
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips under the taps.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Bradford Leigh (BA15)
- County
- Wiltshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Your questions about bath repair in Bradford Leigh
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bradford Leigh
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Our work in Bradford Leigh
Bradford Leigh is about 3 miles north-west of Trowbridge, in Wiltshire. Jobs in Bradford Leigh are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 425 places across Wiltshire. Our jobs stretch from Bradford Leigh to Birmingham (78 miles away).
Jobs in BA15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Bradford-on-Avon (1 mile south-west), Lower Wraxall (1 mile north), Little Ashley (1 mile west), South Wraxall (2 miles north) and Staverton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Trowbridge (3 miles south-east), Chippenham (8 miles north-east), Calne (12 miles north-east), Devizes (11 miles east), Westbury (7 miles south) and Melksham (5 miles east).
Near you in Bradford Leigh
We visit homes around The Old Ride School, St Laurence School and Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include 13 Whitehill pub (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ Church (0.8 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Bradford-On-Avon station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Shires Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east) and Trowbridge Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
- Other local spots include Bradford Without (1.1 miles south-east)
Repairing versus replacing in Bradford Leigh
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bradford Leigh
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Can I fix it myself?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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 following day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
What affects the price in Bradford Leigh
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
