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Bath Repair for Cam homes

Problem with your bath in Cam? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Cam

Landlord and trade work in Cam

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cam as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Bath repair in Cam, done in place

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are holes from dropped items and a chipped rim or side.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Where
Cam (GL11)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Signs you need bath repair in Cam

Baths take more knocks than people expect: 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.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • Chips caused by builders
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Rust spots around the plughole

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • When it can be used again
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Common questions in Cam

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you cover the entire of Gloucestershire?

Everywhere in the UK, Cam included. Travel is included in the price.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you work in Cam?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Cam from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Advice

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

About Cam

Cam is about 7 miles south-west of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Cam is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 57 miles away.

Every address in GL11 is covered. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Cam on the B4066, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Farfield (1 mile south-east), Ashmead Green (1 mile east), Dursley (1 mile south-east), Woodmancote (2 miles south-east) and Rockstowes (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gloucester (12 miles north-east), Stroud (7 miles north-east), Brockworth (13 miles north-east), Quedgeley (9 miles north-east), Lydney (7 miles west) and Innsworth (15 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Cam

In Cam, that means homes near Church of St Bartholomew, Cam Woodfield Junior School and Rednock School, among other places. Cam’s nearest station is Cam & Dursley station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Vale Community Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Drakestone Camp (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Cam includes Coaley Peak and WWT Slimbridge.

Map of Cam © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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.

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether we combine several jobs

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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Cam, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

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