Somerset · England

Bath Repair for Coxley Wick homes

We travel to Coxley Wick for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Coxley Wick homes

How we handle bath repair in Coxley Wick

It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and deep scratches in acrylic, we can help, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Area
Coxley Wick (BA5)
County
Somerset
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

How the visit works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

Most clients in Coxley Wick get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Repair or replace: which is better?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Coxley Wick. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why Coxley Wick clients choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Your questions about bath repair in Coxley Wick

Do you cover Coxley Wick?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Coxley Wick. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Have new chips seen to early

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Coxley Wick. What changes the price is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Common problems we fix in Coxley Wick

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Holes from dropped items

Questions to ask before booking

  • Who turns up on the day
  • When it can be used again
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

What we cannot put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel

About Coxley Wick

Coxley Wick is about 2 miles south-west of Wells, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the BA5 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in 640 places in Somerset.

Postcode districts we cover here: BA5. Local streets include Burcott Lane, Haymoor Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Upper Coxley (1 mile south-east), Coxley (1 mile south), Southway (1 mile south-west), Barrow (2 miles south-east) and Brindham (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bridgwater (15 miles west), Burnham-on-Sea (14 miles west), Midsomer Norton (11 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (6 miles east), Street (6 miles south-west) and Glastonbury (4 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Coxley Wick

Around Coxley Wick, we work in homes near Coxley Primary School, Christ Church and The Blue School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Cave Museum (2.4 miles north) and Mendip Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Priddy Mineries and Glastonbury Tor.

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