Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Butcombe, Bath and North East Somerset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Butcombe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
About Butcombe
Butcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Nailsea, in Bath and North East Somerset. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Butcombe and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Butcombe is one of 136 places in Bath and North East Somerset where we work.
Our visits in BS40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Mill Lane, Green Lane and Blagdon Lane. If you are just outside Butcombe, we cover Nempnett Thrubwell (1 mile south-east), Lower Strode (2 miles east), Regil (2 miles north-east), Hounsley Batch (2 miles north-east) and Ubley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bath (14 miles east), Keynsham (10 miles north-east), Bathwick (15 miles east), Walcot (15 miles east), Westmoreland (14 miles east) and Kingsmead (14 miles east).
What’s near Butcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael and All Angels, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Barrow Hospital (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Black Down.
Bath repair in Butcombe, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and rusty patches near the plughole.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Butcombe (BS40)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Butcombe
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Butcombe
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common questions in Butcombe
Are there extra charges for Butcombe?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
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.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Butcombe
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Butcombe use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
What we are called out for in Butcombe
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
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.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
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