Dudley · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Hawne, Dudley

Local bath repair for Hawne: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Hawne

How we handle bath repair in Hawne

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about chips caused by builders and a kit repair that didn’t last.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Area
Hawne (B63, B64, B62)
Region
Dudley
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

About Hawne

Hawne is about 1 mile north-west of Halesowen, in Dudley. Jobs in Hawne are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hawne is one of 63 towns and villages in Dudley we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 7 miles away.

We cover every part of B63, B64 and B62 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Mill Road, Hawne Lane and George Road. Being close to the A458, Hawne is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Halesowen (1 mile south-east), Haden Hill (1 mile north-west), Belle Vale (1 mile west), Hasbury (1 mile south) and Old Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Dudley (3 miles north), Stourbridge (3 miles west), Kingswinford (5 miles north-west), Sedgley (5 miles north-west), Brierley Hill (3 miles west) and Milking Bank (5 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Hawne

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Haden Hill Park, Windsor High School and Church of St John the Baptist and the streets around them. Nearby too are Loyal Lodge Inn Public House (0.5 miles east), Richmond Boys School (0.8 miles south) and Newfield Park Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Hawne is Old Hill station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Duncan Edwards Museum (3.7 miles north) and Rowley Regis Hospital (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Hawne includes Turners Hill and Portway Hill.

Map of Hawne © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Hawne

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How much damage there is
  • Unusual colours or finishes

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the whole bath

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hawne use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Common questions in Hawne

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

How to look after the repair

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive

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.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

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.

Why repair rather than replace?

When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

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.

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What we’re called out for in Hawne

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Who turns up on the day
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

What we cannot put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
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