Greater London · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ealing, Greater London
Problem with your bath in Ealing? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Ealing without replacing anything
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rusty patches near the plughole, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Ealing (W5, W13, W3, NW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Ealing
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start 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. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ealing
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath repair in Ealing
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Common reasons people in Ealing contact us include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Also near Ealing
What else we do in Ealing
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Our work in Ealing
Ealing is about 7 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Clients in Ealing get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 764 places in Greater London. Our jobs stretch from Ealing to London (9 miles away).
Our visits in W5, W13, W3 and NW10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on High Street, Coleridge Square and Station Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You will find Ealing on the A40 and B452, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Ealing: South Ealing (1 mile south), Pitshanger (1 mile north), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile west) and West Ealing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Ealing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Library for Iranian Studies, Great Ealing School and Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School. You’ll also find Ealing Independent College (under half a mile north), St Saviour's Church (within half a mile east), Walpole Park (under half a mile north-east) and The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east). Ealing’s nearest station is Ealing Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (less than half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Ealing: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Do you work in Ealing?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Ealing from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
