Dudley · England
Bath Repair in Hackman's Gate
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hackman's Gate and across Dudley. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For a price in Hackman's Gate, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Bath repair at your home in Hackman's Gate
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and snagging damage from a refit.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hackman's Gate as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Hackman's Gate (DY9)
- County
- Dudley
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Your questions about bath repair in Hackman's Gate
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Are there extra charges for Hackman's Gate?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
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.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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.
Why Hackman's Gate clients choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
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.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
About Hackman's Gate
Hackman's Gate is about 4 miles south of Stourbridge, in Dudley. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Hackman's Gate is one of 63 places in Dudley where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 12 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of DY9 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Stourbridge Road and Belbroughton Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Broome (1 mile north-east), Blakedown (1 mile west), Stakenbridge (1 mile north), Churchill (1 mile north-west) and Hagley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dudley (8 miles north), Halesowen (6 miles north-east), Stourbridge (4 miles north), Kingswinford (7 miles north), Sedgley (9 miles north) and Brierley Hill (5 miles north).
What’s near Hackman's Gate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Old House at Home, Hagley Catholic High School and Church of St Peter, among other places. Hackman's Gate’s nearest station is Blakedown station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Clent Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Kidderminster Railway Museum (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Axborough Hill and Chaddesley Woods National Nature Reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Hackman's Gate, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dudley and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
