Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hardwick, Birmingham
Bath repair across Hardwick and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Bath repair in Hardwick without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s 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. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Hardwick (B74, WS9)
- County
- Birmingham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Hardwick
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Hardwick. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hardwick
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
For anyone letting property in or around Hardwick, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Nearby places to Hardwick
What else we do in Hardwick
When to call us in Hardwick
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
FAQs for Hardwick
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you work in Hardwick?
We do. Technicians travel to Hardwick from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Most clients in Hardwick get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Covering Hardwick
Hardwick is about 2 miles south-east of Aldridge, in Birmingham. We visit homes and businesses in Hardwick and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 140 places in Birmingham. Our jobs stretch from Hardwick to Birmingham (about 8 miles away).
Our visits in B74 and WS9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Coniston Road, Chester Road and Lindrosa Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Bourne Vale (1 mile west), Streetly (1 mile south), Little Aston (1 mile east), Hill Hook (2 miles east) and Mere Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (8 miles south), Royal Sutton Coldfield (3 miles south-east), Erdington (5 miles south-east), Lee Bank (8 miles south), Cape Hill (8 miles south-west) and Paradise (8 miles south).
Near you in Hardwick
We visit homes around St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College, The Old Irish Harp Public House and Manor Primary School. Hardwick’s nearest station is Blake Street station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Walsall Castle (4.8 miles west) and Good Hope Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Hardwick includes Bourne Pool and Barr Beacon.
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