Shropshire · England
Bath Repair in Eaton upon Tern
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Eaton upon Tern, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Bath repair at your home in Eaton upon Tern
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Eaton upon Tern (TF9)
- County
- Shropshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Eaton upon Tern
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Common reasons people in Eaton upon Tern contact us are:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
Nearby places to Eaton upon Tern
What else we do in Eaton upon Tern
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Our work in Eaton upon Tern
Eaton upon Tern is about 6 miles north-west of Newport, in Shropshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Eaton upon Tern is one of 433 places in Shropshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Our visits in TF9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Eaton upon Tern, we cover Ollerton (1 mile north), Peplow (2 miles north-west), Stoke-on-Tern (3 miles north), Rosehill (4 miles north) and Hodnet (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Shrewsbury (12 miles south-west), Madeley (12 miles south), Market Drayton (7 miles north), Coleham (12 miles south-west), Kingsland (12 miles south-west) and Whitchurch (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Eaton upon Tern
Green spaces nearby include Quarry Wood.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
Every job is a little different, 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repair or replace in Eaton upon Tern?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Eaton upon Tern
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Eaton upon Tern questions
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth 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 a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
