Somerset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Greenham, Somerset

Damaged bath in Greenham? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Greenham

How we handle bath repair in Greenham

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 sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and deep scratches in acrylic.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Greenham (TA18)
County
Somerset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Repair or replace: which is better?

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Greenham use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Where we work around Greenham

Greenham is about 6 miles south-east of Chard, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the TA18 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Greenham is one of 640 places in Somerset we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: TA18. That includes homes on Greenham Yard and Greenham Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Drimpton (1 mile north-east), Netherhay (1 mile north-east), Clapton (1 mile north), Wayford (1 mile north) and Blackdown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Yeovil (11 miles north-east), Chard (6 miles north-west), Crewkerne (4 miles north-east), Somerton (15 miles north), Ilminster (7 miles north-west) and Preston Plucknett (11 miles north-east).

Near you in Greenham

In Greenham, that means homes near Netherhay Methodist Chapel and Royal Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Greenham is Crewkerne station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Crewkerne Castle (3.7 miles north) and Crewkerne Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Conegar Hill.

Map of Greenham © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • The material and finish
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Send photos for a quote

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Greenham, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Greenham: your questions answered

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

How invisible is a bath repair?

On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

What happens if you find more damage?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

What we are called out for in Greenham

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. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Before you book anyone

  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

When a repair is not the answer

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

If you are in Greenham and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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