Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hoar Cross, Staffordshire
Bath repair in and around Hoar Cross: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Hoar Cross without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the next day. Whether it’s rust spots around the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hoar Cross (DE13)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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About Hoar Cross
Hoar Cross is about 7 miles north-east of Rugeley, in Staffordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Hoar Cross is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Hoar Cross to Birmingham (about 23 miles away).
Our visits in DE13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Newborough (1 mile north), Rangemore (3 miles east), Hanbury Woodend (3 miles north-east), Woodend (3 miles north-east) and Blackbrook (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stafford (13 miles west), Burton upon Trent (7 miles east), Tamworth (13 miles south), Cannock (12 miles south-west), Lichfield (9 miles south) and Rugeley (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hoar Cross
We visit homes around Church of the Holy Angels. A little further out are Barton Under Needwood Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hoar Cross include Brankley Pastures.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Staffordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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Common questions in Hoar Cross
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
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.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hoar Cross. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from photos
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairing versus replacing in Hoar Cross
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoar Cross
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
