Staffordshire · England
Bath Repair for Gentleshaw homes
Damaged bath in Gentleshaw? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair in Gentleshaw without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you’re dealing with scuffs and scratches in the surface and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Gentleshaw (WS15)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gentleshaw
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Where we work around Gentleshaw
Gentleshaw is about 2 miles north of Burntwood, in Staffordshire. Clients in Gentleshaw get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Gentleshaw is one of 512 places in Staffordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
All of WS15 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Windmill Lane, Shaw Lane and Common Side. Neighbouring places we cover include Cold Well (1 mile east), Windmill Bank (1 mile north-east), Cannock Wood (1 mile north-west), Goosemoor Green (1 mile east) and Prospect Village (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Stafford (11 miles north-west), Burton upon Trent (14 miles north-east), Tamworth (11 miles south-east), Cannock (4 miles west), Lichfield (4 miles east) and Rugeley (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Gentleshaw
Our customers here include homes close to Christ Church, Gentleshaw Primary Academy and Chase Terrace Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hednesford station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Cannock Castle Ring (0.9 miles north-west) and St Matthew's Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Gentleshaw includes George's Hayes and Minster Pool.
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, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Nearby places to Gentleshaw
What else we do in Gentleshaw
FAQs for Gentleshaw
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Do you cover the whole of Staffordshire?
We cover the entire UK, including Gentleshaw and the rest of Staffordshire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Gentleshaw.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
When to call us in Gentleshaw
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 it cracks.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
