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Bath chip & crack repair in Charlton, Bristol
Bath repair in and around Charlton: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Charlton, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Bath repair in Charlton, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are rust spots around the plughole and a chipped rim or side.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Charlton (BS10, BS34)
- Region
- Bristol
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Charlton
Also in Charlton
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- 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.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Charlton
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
When to call us in Charlton
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Charlton questions
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your BS10 postcode.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Charlton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charlton
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile south-west of Patchway, in Bristol. Wherever you are in the BS10 postcode area, we come to you. Charlton is one of 89 towns and villages in Bristol we cover. We work right across the region, from Charlton to Birmingham (72 miles away).
We cover every part of BS10 and BS34 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Turnbridge Road, Challenger Road and Faraday Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Charlton: Patchway (1 mile north-east), Filton (1 mile south-east), North Fringe of Bristol (1 mile east), Over (2 miles north) and Little Stoke (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bristol (4 miles south), Montpelier (4 miles south), Easton (4 miles south), Bedminster (5 miles south), Cotham (4 miles south) and Canon's Marsh (5 miles south).
Near you in Charlton
Around Charlton, we work in homes near St Vincent’s Catholic Church, Brentry Primary School and Bristol Free School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Pegasus pub (1 mile south) and Blaise Castle Estate (2 miles south-west). Charlton’s nearest station is Patchway station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentry Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Glenside Hospital Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Tarn Lake and Purdown.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
