Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Dosthill, Staffordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dosthill. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Dosthill
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. Common call-outs are for holes from dropped items and chips on the rim or sides, across acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Dosthill (B77)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dosthill
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Work done at your home or business
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Dosthill
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
Our work in Dosthill
Dosthill is about 2 miles south of Tamworth, in Staffordshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Dosthill and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 512 towns and villages across Staffordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 12 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of B77. We regularly work on streets such as Park Road, Rush Lane and Slade Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Dosthill, we cover Whateley (1 mile south-east), Cliff (1 mile south), Piccadilly (2 miles south-east), Freasley (2 miles east) and Wood End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Burton upon Trent (14 miles north), Cannock (15 miles north-west), Lichfield (8 miles north-west), Rugeley (15 miles north-west), Burntwood (12 miles north-west) and Hednesford (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Dosthill
Around Dosthill, we work in homes near Dosthill Primary School, Dosthill Sunday School and Parish Room and Tamworth Enterprise College, among other places. The closest station to Dosthill is Wilnecote station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Bryans Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ankerside Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Dosthill includes Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
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 quote, not a guess.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- 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 following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Your questions about bath repair in Dosthill
Are there extra charges for Dosthill?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
More services for Dosthill
Landlord and trade work in Dosthill
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
