Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Duddeston, Birmingham
Bath repair in Duddeston without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Bath repair in Duddeston, 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. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips on the rim or sides, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Duddeston (B7, B4, B6)
- County
- Birmingham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Duddeston
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before you book
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
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 pictures.
Signs you need bath repair in Duddeston
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
Duddeston and nearby
Duddeston is about 1 mile north of Birmingham, in Birmingham. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 140 towns and villages in Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: B7, B4 and B6. You will find streets such as Aston Road, Avenue Road and Jennens Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Gosta Green (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Bordesley (1 mile south-east), Deritend (1 mile south) and Smithfield (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Sutton Coldfield (6 miles north-east), Erdington (3 miles north-east), Cape Hill (3 miles west), Streetly (6 miles north), Hawkesley (7 miles south) and Londonderry (5 miles west).
Around Duddeston
Typical jobs here are in homes near King Solomon International Business School, St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Birmingham and Midland Institute, among other places. You will also find St Lawrence's Church (less than half a mile west), Eastside City Park (0.5 miles south-west), Aston University Engineering Academy (under half a mile west) and Dog & Partridge pub (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Duddeston station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Museum Collections Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and The Oasis Centre (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Duddeston includes Edgbaston Pool and Deer's Leap Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Aston Manor (0.8 miles north)
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FAQs for Duddeston
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your B7 postcode.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
