Solihull · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Dorridge, Solihull
Problem with your bath in Dorridge? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Dorridge, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Whether it’s chips under the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can normally put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Dorridge (B93)
- County
- Solihull
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Dorridge and the surrounding area
Dorridge is about 3 miles south-east of Solihull, in Solihull. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Dorridge and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Dorridge is one of 33 towns and villages in Solihull where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: B93. From Station Road, Cawdon Grove and Westfield Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Dorridge on the B4101, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Dorridge, we cover Packwood Gullet (1 mile south), Bentley Heath (1 mile north), Norton Green (1 mile east), Darley Green (1 mile south-east) and Rotten Row (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Solihull (3 miles north-west), Elmdon Heath (3 miles north), Dickens Heath (3 miles west), Longdon (3 miles north), Marston Green (6 miles north) and Hampton in Arden (5 miles north-east). Dorridge is among the bigger towns we cover in Solihull.
Landmarks near Dorridge
In Dorridge, that means homes near Dorridge Primary School, Dorridge Wood and St Philip's Church Dorridge. You will also find Arden (1.2 miles north-east) and The Railway Inn (within half a mile south). There is a railway station in Dorridge itself: Dorridge station. Nearby you will also find Touchwood (2.9 miles north) and Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital (3 miles north).
FAQs for Dorridge
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Are there extra charges for Dorridge?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you come to Dorridge?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Dorridge and the rest of Solihull. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your B93 postcode.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Places near Dorridge
More services for Dorridge
Repair or replace in Dorridge?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dorridge
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire bath
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Dorridge
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. 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 Dorridge as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What we’re called out for in Dorridge
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
