Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cotton, Staffordshire
Bath repair in Cotton without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Cotton without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We’re frequently asked to fix chips caused by builders and chips along the edge of the bath, across pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Cotton (ST10)
- Area hub
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your ST10 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Cotton. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Questions from Cotton
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can I fix it myself?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Where we work around Cotton
Cotton is about 4 miles north-east of Cheadle, in Staffordshire. From the centre of Cotton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 512 places in Staffordshire. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 34 miles away.
All of ST10 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Cotton Lane and Star Bank and the roads around them. We also travel to Upper Cotton (1 mile north-west), Broomyshaw (1 mile north), Windy Harbour (1 mile north), Oakamoor (1 mile south-west) and Whiston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (14 miles west), Longton (10 miles west), Stone (13 miles south-west), Leek (8 miles north-west), Biddulph (13 miles north-west) and Kidsgrove (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cotton
Our customers here include homes close to The Faber Catholic Primary School and Church of St John Baptist, among other places. A little further out are Alton Castle (2.7 miles south) and Cheadle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cotton Dell.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cotton
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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Signs you need bath repair in Cotton
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
