Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham
Bath repair across Cofton Hackett and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Damage beneath the taps
FAQs for Cofton Hackett
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Bath repair in Cofton Hackett without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you’re dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and deep scratches in acrylic, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Birmingham.
- Location
- Cofton Hackett (B45)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Cofton Hackett?
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 the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cofton Hackett
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
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What else we do in Cofton Hackett
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When to call us in Cofton Hackett
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cofton Hackett. The price reflects:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
If you are in Cofton Hackett and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cofton Hackett
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your B45 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cofton Hackett
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Cofton Hackett and nearby
Cofton Hackett is about 4 miles north-east of Bromsgrove, in Birmingham. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Cofton Hackett is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
All of B45 is covered. Other places close to Cofton Hackett include Kendal End (1 mile south-west), Hopwood (1 mile east), Cofton Common (1 mile north), Longbridge (1 mile north) and Alvechurch (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Birmingham (8 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (15 miles north-east), Erdington (12 miles north-east), Lee Bank (7 miles north-east), Cape Hill (8 miles north) and Streetly (15 miles north).
Near you in Cofton Hackett
Around Cofton Hackett, we work in homes near Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Barnt Green Inn and Cofton Park. Nearby too are St Andrew's CofE First School (0.9 miles south) and Church of St Michael (less than half a mile north-east). Cofton Hackett’s nearest station is Barnt Green station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Patrick Motor Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Castlebourne folly (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Cofton Hackett includes Bilberry Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
