Wiltshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Frenchmoor, Wiltshire
Local bath repair for Frenchmoor: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Bath repair in Frenchmoor, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a chip where the taps sit, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Frenchmoor (SP5)
- Region
- Wiltshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Frenchmoor as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Wiltshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Also near Frenchmoor
Other services in Frenchmoor
Covering Frenchmoor
Frenchmoor is about 7 miles north-west of Romsey, in Wiltshire. Jobs in Frenchmoor are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 425 places in Wiltshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 73 miles away.
Our visits in SP5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Frenchmoor include East Dean (1 mile south), West Tytherley (1 mile north), West Dean (1 mile south-west), Buckholt (2 miles north) and East Grimstead (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Salisbury (8 miles west), Amesbury (10 miles north-west), Bugmore (8 miles west), Milford (7 miles west), Old Sarum (8 miles north-west) and Harnham (8 miles west).
What’s near Frenchmoor
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Borbach Chantry, The Old Brewers pub and West Tytherley Church of England Primary School. The nearest railway station is Dean station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Frenchmoor, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
FAQs for Frenchmoor
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairing versus replacing in Frenchmoor
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Frenchmoor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Frenchmoor
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
