Warwickshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hillmorton, Warwickshire
We travel to Hillmorton 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 kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips under the taps
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Bath repair in Hillmorton, done in place
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and chips caused by builders, we can generally put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Hillmorton (CV21, CV22, CV23)
- Area hub
- Warwickshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hillmorton
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
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.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you cover the whole of Warwickshire?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Hillmorton. Prices do not change with location.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CV21 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Hillmorton
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Hillmorton
Hillmorton is about 2 miles south-east of Rugby, in Warwickshire. Across the CV21 area, we carry out the work at your property. Hillmorton is one of 324 places in Warwickshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Our visits in CV21, CV22 and CV23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Barby Lane, Florin Place and Strath Close. We also cover the places around Hillmorton: Barby (2 miles south), Rugby (2 miles north-west), Clifton upon Dunsmore (2 miles north), Brownsover (3 miles north) and New Bilton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Royal Leamington Spa (14 miles west), Bedworth (14 miles north-west), Leamington Spa (14 miles west), Kenilworth (15 miles west), Southam (10 miles south-west) and Bilton (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Hillmorton
In Hillmorton, that means homes near The Bell pub, Ashlawn School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Rugby station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Clock Towers Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west) and Rugby School Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hillmorton include Swift Valley Nature Reserve and Hensborough Hill.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Hillmorton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hillmorton
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Common problems we fix in Hillmorton
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
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