Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Doveridge homes
We travel to Doveridge for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
How we handle bath repair in Doveridge
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for a chip where the taps sit and chips caused by builders, in acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Doveridge (DE6)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Doveridge
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you cover the whole of Derbyshire?
Across the UK, so Doveridge is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
About Doveridge
Doveridge is about 2 miles east of Uttoxeter, in Derbyshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 532 places across Derbyshire. Our jobs stretch from Doveridge to Birmingham (about 30 miles away).
All of DE6 is within our area. Whether you live on High Street, Sand Lane and Pump Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Doveridge, we cover Waldley (2 miles north), Uttoxeter (2 miles west), The Heath (2 miles west), Spath (2 miles west) and Stramshall (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Swadlincote (14 miles south-east), Ashbourne (8 miles north-east), Woodville (15 miles south-east), Upper Midway (14 miles south-east), Hilton (8 miles east) and Midway (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Doveridge
Around Doveridge, we work in homes near Doveridge Primary School, Thomas Alleyne's High School and The Cavendish Arms, among other places. Doveridge’s nearest station is Uttoxeter station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Redfern's Cottage (1.8 miles west).
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
There are no surprise 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.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Other services in Doveridge
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Doveridge
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Doveridge
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt is not 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
