Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hyde Lea, Staffordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hyde Lea and across Staffordshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Hyde Lea
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. If you are dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hyde Lea as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Hyde Lea (ST18)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Landlord and trade work in Hyde Lea
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
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What affects the price in Hyde Lea
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Signs you need bath repair in Hyde Lea
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hyde Lea
- One visit for most repairs
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Hyde Lea
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
Do you cover the whole of Staffordshire?
The entire UK, including all of Staffordshire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Our work in Hyde Lea
Hyde Lea is about 2 miles south of Stafford, in Staffordshire. Jobs in Hyde Lea are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Our visits in ST18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Hyde Lea Bank, Orchard Lane and The Grange and the roads around them. Other places close to Hyde Lea include Coppenhall (1 mile south), Acton Gate (1 mile south-east), Dunston (2 miles south-east), Billington (2 miles west) and Little Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cannock (7 miles south-east), Lichfield (14 miles south-east), Longton (14 miles north), Rugeley (8 miles east), Burntwood (11 miles south-east) and Stone (8 miles north).
What’s near Hyde Lea
Around Hyde Lea, we work in homes near Stafford Manor High School, Burton Manor Primary School and St Lawrence's Church. The nearest railway station is Stafford station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Stafford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Hyde Lea includes Radford Meadows and Tixall Wide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
