Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Harborne, Birmingham
Problem with your bath in Harborne? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
How we handle bath repair in Harborne
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic, across roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Harborne (B32, B17, B29)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Our work in Harborne
Harborne is about 3 miles south of Smethwick, in Birmingham. Whether you’re in the middle of Harborne or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Harborne is one of 140 towns and villages in Birmingham we cover.
Here we cover the B32, B17 and B29 postcode area. Whether you live on Minton Road, Dufton Road and Camino Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Harborne: California (1 mile south), Weoley Castle (1 mile south), Moor Pool (1 mile north-east), Beech Lanes (1 mile north) and Woodcock Hill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Birmingham (4 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (10 miles north-east), Erdington (8 miles north-east), Lee Bank (3 miles north-east), Cape Hill (3 miles north) and Streetly (9 miles north).
Around Harborne
In Harborne, that means homes near The Bell Public House, St Peter's Church and Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre. Other local landmarks include St Faith and St Laurence's Church (0.8 miles north), Paganel Primary School (less than half a mile south), University of Birmingham School (1.4 miles south-east) and Queens Park (0.6 miles north). Harborne’s nearest station is University (Birmingham) station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (1.1 miles east) and Broadway Plaza (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Edgbaston Pool and Deer's Leap Wood.
- Local facilities include Weoley (0.9 miles south)
Common questions in Harborne
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you cover the whole of Birmingham?
We cover the entire UK, including Harborne and the rest of Birmingham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Harborne. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harborne
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
If you manage property in Harborne, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Also in Harborne
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
