Somerset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Lawford, Somerset

Fixed-price bath repair in Lawford and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Lawford

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Bath repair in Lawford, done in place

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. If you are dealing with a chip where the taps sit and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lawford as everywhere else we work.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Where
Lawford (TA4)
Region
Somerset
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. 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 photos.

Lawford questions

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

Do you come to Lawford?

We do. We send a technician to Lawford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Do you cover the whole of Somerset?

Across the UK, and that includes Lawford. Prices do not change with location.

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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Related advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Lawford

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Somerset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Our work in Lawford

Lawford is about 10 miles north-west of Taunton, in Somerset. We visit homes and businesses in Lawford and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 640 towns and villages across Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in TA4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Crowcombe (1 mile east), Lower Halsway (1 mile north), Flaxpool (1 mile south-east), Higher Halsway (1 mile north) and Crowcombe Heathfield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Taunton (10 miles south-east), Bridgwater (11 miles east), Minehead (12 miles north-west), Burnham-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Wellington (10 miles south) and Sydenham (11 miles east).

What’s near Lawford

Typical jobs here are in homes near Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School, The Carew Arms And Attached Outbuilding and Church of the Holy Ghost, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Wills Neck.

Map of Lawford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Lawford

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

Look out for these signs:

  • Holes from dropped items
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Chips caused by builders

What to look for in a quote

  • How soon you can use it again
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Aftercare advice

Our hiring checklist

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Repairing versus replacing in Lawford

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, 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 you book.

Why Lawford clients choose us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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