South Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Horton, South Gloucestershire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Horton. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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’s the part we put right.
How we handle bath repair in Horton
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are rusty patches near the plughole and chips under the taps.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Horton (BS37)
- Region
- South Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Signs you need bath repair in Horton
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- How soon you can use it again
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Horton as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
What affects the price in Horton
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
Most clients in Horton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Repairing versus replacing in Horton
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horton
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Covering Horton
Horton is about 3 miles east of Yate, in South Gloucestershire. We visit clients in Horton, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Horton is one of 110 towns and villages in South Gloucestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 66 miles away.
All of BS37 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Horton Hill and Horton Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Totteroak (1 mile west), Petty France (2 miles north-east), Old Sodbury (2 miles south), Hawkesbury Upton (2 miles north-east) and Dunkirk (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Kingswood (10 miles south-west), Mangotsfield (8 miles south-west), Yate (3 miles west), Fishponds (10 miles south-west), Bradley Stoke (9 miles west) and Thornbury (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Horton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St James the Elder and Horton CofE VA Primary School and the streets around them. Horton’s nearest station is Yate station, about 3.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Dodington Carriage Museum (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Nind Nature Reserve.
Questions from Horton
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you cover Horton?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Horton and the rest of South Gloucestershire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
