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Bath chip & crack repair in Compton, Surrey
Our repair technicians come to Compton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
Our work in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Compton to London (30 miles away).
Every address in GU3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Compton: Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Compton
In Compton, that means homes near Loseley Fields Primary School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and Church of St Nicholas. Other local landmarks include Prior's Field School (1 mile west), The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east). Compton’s nearest station is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
How we handle bath repair in Compton
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We are often asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and a hole punched through by something heavy, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Compton
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Surrey and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Compton. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- 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 following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Compton
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Compton questions
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Compton?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you cover the entire of Surrey?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
