Gloucestershire · England
Bath Repair in Houndscroft
Problem with your bath in Houndscroft? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How we handle bath repair in Houndscroft
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are deep scratches in acrylic and chips caused by builders.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Houndscroft (GL5)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Houndscroft and nearby
Houndscroft is about 2 miles south-east of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Jobs in Houndscroft are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Houndscroft is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 53 miles away.
We cover every part of the GL5 postcode area. That includes homes on Bownham Mead and Moor Court. Nearby, we also work in Bownham (1 mile south-east), Bagpath (1 mile north-west), Bowbridge (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south-west) and Thrupp (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheltenham (13 miles north-east), Gloucester (9 miles north), St Paul's (14 miles north-east), Cirencester (11 miles east), Lansdown (13 miles north-east) and Fairview (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Houndscroft
Our customers here include homes close to Stroud High School, Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve and Church of the Holy Trinity and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-east) and Thrupp School (0.6 miles north-east). The closest station to Houndscroft is Stroud station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Harescombe Castle (5 miles north) and Stroud General Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Houndscroft includes Frome Banks and Coaley Peak.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Other services in Houndscroft
Repair or replace in Houndscroft?
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. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Houndscroft. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Houndscroft
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One price list for the whole UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Houndscroft
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Look out for these signs:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Landlords, agents and businesses in Houndscroft
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Houndscroft questions
Do you work in Houndscroft?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Houndscroft. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Gloucestershire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Gloucestershire.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Houndscroft
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
