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Bath Repair for Haston homes

Bath repair in Haston without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Chips caused by builders
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath repair at your home in Haston

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are frequently asked to fix damage beneath the taps and rust spots around the plughole, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Where
Haston (SY4)
County
Shropshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

What affects the price in Haston

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:

  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Most customers in Haston get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.

How to prepare

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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FAQs for Haston

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’ll tell you what to expect.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Is a bath repair durable?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Do you work in Haston?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Haston from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Repairing versus replacing in Haston

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 generally cheaper.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Haston and nearby

Haston is about 5 miles north of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. Anywhere in SY4, a technician comes to you. Haston is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 41 miles away.

Every address in SY4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Sansaw Heath (1 mile north), Yorton Heath (1 mile north-west), Hadnall (1 mile south-east), Preston Gubbals (1 mile south-west) and Harmer Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shrewsbury (5 miles south), Oswestry (15 miles west), Madeley (15 miles south-east), Market Drayton (13 miles north-east), Coleham (6 miles south) and Kingsland (5 miles south).

Landmarks near Haston

Around Haston, we work in homes near Hadnall CofE Primary School and Church of St Mary Magdalene and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Yorton station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Myddle Castle (3 miles north-west) and Shelton Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).

Map of Haston © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Haston

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Haston as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What we are called out for in Haston

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How to look after the finish

Choosing a repair company

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