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Bath Repair for Cross Keys homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Cross Keys, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Cross Keys

Bath repair in Cross Keys without replacing anything

You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Wiltshire.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Area
Cross Keys (SN13)
Region
Wiltshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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

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.

Keeping it looking good

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

When to call us in Cross Keys

Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Chips under the taps

Questions to ask before you book

  • How your room will be protected
  • How the colour is matched
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

10 questions to ask before you book

Questions from Cross Keys

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

How it works

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SN13 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What the surface is made of

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your photos

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

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Cross Keys and nearby

Cross Keys is about 1 mile north-east of Corsham, in Wiltshire. Anywhere in SN13, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 425 towns and villages across Wiltshire. Our jobs stretch from Cross Keys to Birmingham (72 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of the SN13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Bath Road, Bences Lane and Coulston Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Corsham (1 mile south-west), Westrop (1 mile south-east), Sheldon Corner (2 miles north-east), Gastard (2 miles south-east) and Chapel Knapp (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Trowbridge (8 miles south), Chippenham (3 miles north-east), Calne (8 miles east), Devizes (11 miles south-east), Westbury (12 miles south) and Melksham (5 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Cross Keys

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Corsham Regis Primary Academy, The Cross Keys Inn and The Corsham School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chippenham station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Corsham (1.1 miles north-west) and Wiltshire College Museum of Agriculture & Rural Life (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Cross Keys includes Vincients Wood.

Map of Cross Keys © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Cross Keys

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

For landlords and businesses

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.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cross Keys as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why us?

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One visit for most repairs

See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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