Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Crowborough, Staffordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Crowborough and across Staffordshire. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Crowborough
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and deep scratches in acrylic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Crowborough (ST8, ST13)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Crowborough
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
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How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Where we work around Crowborough
Crowborough is about 1 mile east of Biddulph, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Crowborough is one of 512 places in Staffordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 25 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the ST8 and ST13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Barrage Road and Crowborough Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Crowborough, we cover Biddulph Moor (1 mile north), Lask Edge (1 mile east), Cowall Moor (1 mile south), Biddulph (1 mile west) and Knowle Style (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (7 miles south-west), Longton (9 miles south), Stone (15 miles south), Leek (5 miles east), Alsager (7 miles west) and Kidsgrove (4 miles west).
Around Crowborough
In Crowborough, that means homes near Biddulph Valley Park, Moor First School and Hill Top Methodist Church. You’ll also find Biddulph High School (1.2 miles west) and The Rose & Crown pub (0.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Congleton station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Mow Cop Chapel Museum (3.1 miles west) and Mow Cop Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Crowborough include Astbury Mere and Limekiln Wood Nature Reserve.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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.
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Your questions about bath repair in Crowborough
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Staffordshire.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crowborough
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your ST8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Do you need bath repair in Crowborough?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
