Greater London · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Coombe, Greater London
We travel to Coombe 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
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
Should you replace it?
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’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Coombe. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coombe
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Coombe without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the following day. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are cracks in an acrylic bath and a kit repair that didn’t last.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Coombe. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Your questions about bath repair in Coombe
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Coombe?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CR0 postcode.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Landlord and trade work in Coombe
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Coombe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
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.
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What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Towns and villages near Coombe
Also in Coombe
Covering Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Coombe is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the CR0, CR2 and CR9 postcode area. Whether you live on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Coombe include Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Coombe
Around Coombe, we work in homes near Royal Russell School, Coombe Wood School and St Peter's Primary School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Coombe Lodge pub (within half a mile south-west), Addington Hills (0.5 miles east) and Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul (0.6 miles west). The closest station to Coombe is South Croydon station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coombe include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Signs you need bath repair in Coombe
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
