Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kings Norton, Birmingham
Problem with your bath in Kings Norton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
About our bath repair in Kings Norton
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about a chip where the taps sit and rust by the waste and overflow.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Kings Norton (B38, B30, B14)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Don’t 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.
Our work in Kings Norton
Kings Norton is about 5 miles south of Birmingham, in Birmingham. Across the B38 area, a technician comes to you. Kings Norton is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of the B38, B30 and B14 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Camp Lane, Foyle Road and Wharf Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Lifford (1 mile north-east), Cotteridge (1 mile north), Stirchley (1 mile north), Northfield (2 miles west) and Hazelwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (5 miles north), Royal Sutton Coldfield (11 miles north), Erdington (9 miles north-east), Lee Bank (4 miles north), Cape Hill (6 miles north) and Streetly (12 miles north).
Around Kings Norton
In Kings Norton, that means homes near Walkers Heath Park, Cadbury Sixth Form College and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Nicolas' Church (less than half a mile north-west), Northfield Library (1.7 miles west) and Kings Norton Junior and Infant School (within half a mile north). Kings Norton’s nearest station is Kings Norton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Patrick Motor Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and Brandwood (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Kings Norton include Edgbaston Pool and Bilberry Hill.
Kings Norton: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you come to Kings Norton?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Kings Norton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Towns and villages near Kings Norton
More services for Kings Norton
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Kings Norton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Repairing versus replacing in Kings Norton
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kings Norton
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Kings Norton
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
If you are in Kings Norton and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Signs you need bath repair in Kings Norton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
