Warwickshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Illshaw Heath, Warwickshire
Bath repair in Illshaw Heath without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Illshaw Heath, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the day after. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and impact holes in acrylic, we can usually put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Illshaw Heath (B94)
- Region
- Warwickshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Illshaw Heath
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
Illshaw Heath questions
Do you come to Illshaw Heath?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Illshaw Heath and the rest of Warwickshire. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
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What else we do in Illshaw Heath
Repairs by material
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 what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Illshaw Heath. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Illshaw Heath
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Illshaw Heath
Illshaw Heath is about 3 miles south of Solihull, in Warwickshire. Customers in Illshaw Heath get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Illshaw Heath is one of 324 towns and villages in Warwickshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the B94 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Kineton Lane, Illshaw Heath Road and Dyers Lane, all of which we cover. We also travel to Waring's Green (1 mile west), Cheswick Green (1 mile north-west), Earlswood (1 mile west), Terry's Green (2 miles west) and Dickens Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Warwick (11 miles south-east), Royal Leamington Spa (13 miles south-east), Stratford-upon-Avon (13 miles south), Leamington Spa (13 miles south-east), Kenilworth (10 miles east) and Fordbridge (8 miles north).
What’s near Illshaw Heath
Our customers here include homes close to Malthouse Lane Park, Light Hall School and St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy, among other places. Also close by are Blue Bell pub (less than half a mile west) and Church of St Patrick (0.7 miles north-west). Illshaw Heath’s nearest station is The Lakes station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Earlswood Village Museum (0.9 miles west) and Solihull Hospital (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Henley Sidings.
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