Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cole, Somerset
Our repair technicians come to Cole for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair at your home in Cole
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can typically put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Cole (BA10)
- County
- Somerset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Cole
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
FAQs for Cole
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BA10 postcode.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Repair or replace in Cole?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cole
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Other services in Cole
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Cole and nearby
Cole is about 7 miles south-east of Shepton Mallet, in Somerset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 640 places across Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: BA10. Neighbouring places we cover include Wyke Champflower (1 mile north-west), Bruton (1 mile north-east), Lamyatt (1 mile north-west), Westcombe (3 miles north) and Batcombe (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Yeovil (13 miles south-west), Frome (11 miles north-east), Wells (11 miles north-west), Midsomer Norton (13 miles north), Shepton Mallet (7 miles north-west) and Street (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cole
We visit homes around Sexey's School, Bruton Primary School and Church of the Holy Trinity and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bruton station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. For a walk, there is Lamyatt Beacon.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
