Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cotteridge, Birmingham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Cotteridge, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Cotteridge
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Cotteridge as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Cotteridge (B30, B14, B38)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cotteridge
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Do you need bath repair in Cotteridge?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Common questions in Cotteridge
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Cotteridge?
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 with your B30 postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Cotteridge included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Towns and villages near Cotteridge
Also in Cotteridge
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cotteridge
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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, generally the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Where we work around Cotteridge
Cotteridge is about 4 miles south-west of Birmingham, in Birmingham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 140 towns and villages in Birmingham.
Every address in B30, B14 and B38 is covered. You will find streets such as Ivy Road, Camp Lane and Dell Road, all of which we cover. With the A441 close by, Cotteridge is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Lifford (1 mile south-east), Stirchley (1 mile north-east), Hazelwell (1 mile north-east), Kings Norton (1 mile south) and Selly Oak (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Birmingham (4 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (11 miles north-east), Erdington (8 miles north-east), Lee Bank (4 miles north), Cape Hill (5 miles north) and Streetly (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Cotteridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cotteridge Park, Kings Norton Girls' School and Cotteridge Primary School. You’ll also find St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west), The British Oak pub (0.6 miles north), Northfield Library (1.7 miles west) and St Mary’s Church (within half a mile north). The closest station to Cotteridge is Kings Norton station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brandwood (1.4 miles east) and The Patrick Motor Museum (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Edgbaston Pool and Bilberry Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
