Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Coombe, Gloucestershire
Bath repair in and around Coombe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A cracked acrylic bath
Landlord and trade work in Coombe
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Coombe use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Bath repair in Coombe without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for chips caused by builders and chips under the taps, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Coombe (GL12)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Coombe
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you cover the entire of Gloucestershire?
We cover the whole UK, including Coombe and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you cover Coombe?
We do. We send a technician to Coombe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About Coombe
Coombe is about 8 miles north-east of Yate, in Gloucestershire. We visit customers in Coombe and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Coombe is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 60 miles away.
All of GL12 is within our area. We also cover the places around Coombe: Holywell (1 mile west), Wotton-under-Edge (1 mile south-west), Bradley (1 mile west), Bournstream (1 mile west) and Southend (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gloucester (15 miles north), Stroud (8 miles north-east), Quedgeley (13 miles north), Lydney (10 miles north-west), Tredworth (15 miles north) and Kingsway Village (13 miles north).
Around Coombe
In Coombe, that means homes near Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, The British School and Ancient Ram Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find Drakestone Camp (3.2 miles north-west) and Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Coombe includes Nind Nature Reserve and Coaley Peak.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
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 photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most clients in Coombe get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What we are called out for in Coombe
Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coombe
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One price list for the whole UK
- Everything repaired in place
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
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