Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chewton Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Chewton Keynsham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Why repair rather than replace?
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 the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chewton Keynsham
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Everything repaired in place
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Chewton Keynsham, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. Whether it’s damage beneath the taps and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Chewton Keynsham (BS31)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Chewton Keynsham
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Landlord and trade work in Chewton Keynsham
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Chewton Keynsham questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you cover Chewton Keynsham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Chewton Keynsham and the rest of Bath and North East Somerset. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
How invisible is a bath repair?
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.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. 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.
What else we do in Chewton Keynsham
What we’re called out for in Chewton Keynsham
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Chewton Keynsham and nearby
Chewton Keynsham is about 1 mile south of Keynsham, in Bath and North East Somerset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 136 towns and villages in Bath and North East Somerset. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 79 miles away.
We cover every part of the BS31 postcode area. From Chewton Road and Redlynch Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Chewton Keynsham include Compton Dando (1 mile south), Lypiatt (2 miles west), Woollard (2 miles south-west), Blackrock (2 miles west) and Publow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bath (6 miles east), Bathwick (6 miles east), Walcot (6 miles east), Westmoreland (5 miles east), Kingsmead (5 miles east) and Bear Flat (6 miles east).
Around Chewton Keynsham
Our clients here include homes close to Wellsway School, Castle Primary School and Wellsway School. You’ll also find Avon Valley Country Park (1.7 miles north-east) and Mission Church (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Keynsham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Willsbridge Castle (2.6 miles north) and South Bristol Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Hunstrete Lake and Lodge Hill.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, 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.
