Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hatherton, Staffordshire
We travel to Hatherton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair at your home in Hatherton
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. Typical jobs include a cracked acrylic bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Hatherton (WS11)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Hatherton
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Hatherton and the surrounding area
Hatherton is about 2 miles west of Cannock, in Staffordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Hatherton is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Hatherton to Birmingham (about 17 miles away).
Jobs in WS11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Sandy Lane, Church Lane and Parkside Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Four Crosses (1 mile south-west), Wedge's Mills (1 mile south), Great Saredon (1 mile south-west), Bridgtown (2 miles south-east) and Middle Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stafford (8 miles north), Lichfield (10 miles east), Rugeley (7 miles north-east), Burntwood (6 miles east), Stone (15 miles north) and Hednesford (3 miles north-east).
Around Hatherton
Around Hatherton, we work in homes near St Saviours Church, Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School and St Lukes CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cannock station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon (1.5 miles south) and Cannock Chase Hospital (1.1 miles east).
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Repairing versus replacing in Hatherton
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hatherton
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hatherton
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hatherton use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Hatherton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble 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 trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
FAQs for Hatherton
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your WS11 postcode.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
For a price in Hatherton, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
