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Bath chip & crack repair in Hockley, Birmingham
Bath repair in and around Hockley: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Bath repair in Hockley, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips on the rim or sides, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Hockley (B18, B19, B1)
- County
- Birmingham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Hockley
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Hockley. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When to call us in Hockley
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Look out for any of the following:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How your room will be protected
About Hockley
Hockley is about 2 miles north-west of Birmingham, in Birmingham. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Hockley is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.
Our technicians cover all of B18, B19 and B1 and the streets around it. From Legge Lane, Warstone Lane and Hurdlow Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Hockley, we cover Jewellery Quarter (1 mile east), Paradise (1 mile south-east), Nineveh (1 mile north-west), Rotton Park (1 mile south-west) and Summerfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Royal Sutton Coldfield (6 miles north-east), Erdington (4 miles north-east), Streetly (6 miles north), Hawkesley (6 miles south), Sparkbrook (3 miles south-east) and Londonderry (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Hockley
We visit homes around Birmingham and Midland Institute, The Jewellers Arms Public House and St George in the Fields. Nearby too are Brookfields Primary School (less than half a mile west), Jewellery Quarter Academy (less than half a mile south), St. Thomas' Peace Garden (1.1 miles south) and St John's Church (1 mile south-west). Hockley has its own railway station: Jewellery Quarter station. Other landmarks nearby include Lozells and East Handsworth (0.5 miles north-east) and Great Western Arcade (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hockley include Deer's Leap Wood and Edgbaston Pool.
- Local schools include King Solomon International Business School (1.2 miles east)
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Repair or replace in Hockley?
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. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
What you get with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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