Solihull · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Dickens Heath, Solihull
Bath repair in Dickens Heath without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair in Dickens Heath, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips on the rim or sides.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Dickens Heath (B90)
- Region
- Solihull
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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What else we do in Dickens Heath
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- 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. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Common questions in Dickens Heath
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Signs you need bath repair in Dickens Heath
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Dickens Heath. The price comes down to:
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Dickens Heath and the surrounding area
Dickens Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Solihull, in Solihull. Jobs in Dickens Heath are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Dickens Heath is one of 33 places in Solihull where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dickens Heath to Birmingham (about 6 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: B90. Whether you live on Main Street, Hensborough and Gorcott Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Dickens Heath, we cover Whitlock's End (1 mile west), Three Maypoles (1 mile north-east), Tidbury Green (1 mile south-west), Rumbush (1 mile south-west) and Major's Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Solihull (3 miles north-east), Knowle (4 miles east), Elmdon Heath (4 miles north-east), Bentley Heath (3 miles east), Dorridge (3 miles east) and Widney Manor (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Solihull, Dickens Heath is somewhere we visit often.
Near you in Dickens Heath
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bills Wood, Light Hall School and Dickens Heath Community Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whitlocks End station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Solihull Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Touchwood (3.1 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
