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Bath Repair for Hollywood homes

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

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Hollywood homes

About Hollywood

Hollywood is about 4 miles west of Solihull, in Worcestershire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hollywood is one of 376 places in Worcestershire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 6 miles away.

Jobs in B47 and B90 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Shawhurst Lane, Beaudesert Close and Warmington Road. We also cover the places around Hollywood: Bateman's Green (1 mile west), Wythall (1 mile south), Tidbury Green (1 mile south-east), Whitlock's End (1 mile east) and Major's Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Redditch (7 miles south), Bromsgrove (9 miles south-west), Droitwich Spa (15 miles south-west), Matchborough (7 miles south), Chawson (15 miles south-west) and Stoke Heath (10 miles south-west).

Around Hollywood

Around Hollywood, we work in homes near St Mary's, Walkers Heath Park and Coppice Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wythall station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beoley (4.7 miles south) and The Patrick Motor Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Edgbaston Pool.

  • Other local spots include Brandwood (1.8 miles north-west)
Map of Hollywood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Bath repair in Hollywood, done in place

Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and impact holes in acrylic, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hollywood and across Worcestershire.

Area
Hollywood (B47, B90)
Area hub
Worcestershire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Landlord and trade work in Hollywood

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Do you need bath repair in Hollywood?

Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

Common reasons people in Hollywood contact us are:

  • Holes from dropped items
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips under the taps
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Questions to ask before booking

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who turns up on the day

10 questions to ask before booking

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

What we do, step by step

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

Most customers in Hollywood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

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.

FAQs for Hollywood

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, so Hollywood is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Will the repair last?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Do you come to Hollywood?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Hollywood for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Will the repair show?

On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

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