Greater London · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chipstead, Greater London
Problem with your bath in Chipstead? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Bath repair in Chipstead, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We are often asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and scuffs and scratches in the surface, in pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Chipstead (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Chipstead. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chipstead
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
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What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Chipstead and nearby
Chipstead is about 1 mile south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Chipstead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
All of CR5 is within our area. From Walpole Avenue, How Lane and Doghurst Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Chipstead, we cover Woodmansterne (1 mile north), Coulsdon (1 mile north-east), Banstead (2 miles north-west), Old Coulsdon (2 miles east) and Little Woodcote (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Whitechapel (15 miles north).
Around Chipstead
Around Chipstead, we work in homes near The White Hart pub, Coulsdon Sixth Form College and Church of St Margaret, among other places. Other local landmarks include Chipstead Valley Primary School (0.9 miles north) and Fames Rough (0.9 miles west). Chipstead has its own railway station: Chipstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Banstead Hospital (2.3 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chipstead include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
FAQs for Chipstead
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
