Staffordshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Cresswell, Staffordshire

Local bath repair for Cresswell: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Cresswell homes

Bath repair in Cresswell without replacing anything

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you are dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can help.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Location
Cresswell (ST11)
Region
Staffordshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace: which is better?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why Cresswell customers choose us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Can I fix it myself?

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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

What we’re called out for in Cresswell

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

Clients typically contact us about:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Rusty patches near the plughole

Before booking anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote.

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About Cresswell

Cresswell is about 3 miles south-west of Cheadle, in Staffordshire. Our repair technicians come to clients in Cresswell, so there is no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover all 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 34 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: ST11. Whether you live on Sandon Close, Sandon Road and Rookery Crescent or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Cresswell include Saverley Green (1 mile west), Draycott in the Moors (1 mile north), Blythe Bridge (1 mile north-west), Fulford (1 mile south-west) and Totmonslow (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stafford (10 miles south), Newcastle-under-Lyme (9 miles north-west), Longton (5 miles north-west), Rugeley (14 miles south), Stone (6 miles south-west) and Leek (11 miles north).

Near you in Cresswell

Around Cresswell, we work in homes near Blythe Bridge High School, Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and The Izaak Walton pub, among other places. Cresswell’s nearest station is Blythe Bridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cheadle Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Beswick Museum (3.3 miles north-west).

Map of Cresswell © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cresswell as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cresswell. What changes the price is:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • One picture of the entire bath

For a price in Cresswell, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Cresswell questions

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

What happens after I send pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Have new chips seen to early

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.

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