Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Coates, Gloucestershire
Bath repair across Coates and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Coates
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. If you’re dealing with a chip where the taps sit and rusty patches near the plughole, we can generally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Coates (GL7)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About Coates
Coates is about 3 miles west of Cirencester, in Gloucestershire. Customers in Coates get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 470 places in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 53 miles away.
Our visits in GL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on May Tree Close, Trewsbury Road and Quakers Row or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Coates: Sapperton (3 miles north-west), Daglingworth (3 miles north), Daneway (3 miles north-west), Middle Duntisbourne (4 miles north) and Edgeworth (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cheltenham (13 miles north), Gloucester (13 miles north-west), Stroud (9 miles west), St Paul's (14 miles north), Cirencester (3 miles east) and Lansdown (13 miles north).
What’s near Coates
In Coates, that means homes near Tunnel House Inn, Church of St Matthew and Cirencester Deer Park School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kemble station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Smerrill Farm Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Cirencester Hospital (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Siccaridge Wood.
Do you need bath repair in Coates?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Common reasons people in Coates contact us are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What affects the price in Coates
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Coates
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
If you manage property in Coates, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Towns and villages near Coates
Also in Coates
Coates: your questions answered
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you come to Coates?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Coates for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
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.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Repairing versus replacing in Coates
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. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coates
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
