Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent
Bath repair in and around Lightwood: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Lightwood without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can typically bathe again the day after. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We are often asked to fix chips under the taps and deep scratches in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Lightwood (ST3)
- County
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lightwood
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your ST3 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Lightwood and nearby
Lightwood is about 1 mile south-east of Longton, in Stoke-on-Trent. Wherever you are in the ST3 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Lightwood is one of 59 places in Stoke-on-Trent where we work. We work right across the region, from Lightwood to Manchester (35 miles away).
Here we cover the ST3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Anson Road, Ryder Road and Seddon Road. Being close to the A520 and A5005, Lightwood is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Normacot (1 mile west), Florence (1 mile west), Meir (1 mile north-east), Meir Heath (1 mile south) and Dresden (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Stoke-on-Trent (4 miles north-west), Hanley (4 miles north-west), Burslem (6 miles north-west), Stoke-upon-Trent (4 miles north-west), Tunstall (7 miles north-west) and Fenton (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lightwood
Around Lightwood, we work in homes near Sandon High School, The Windmill pub and St Augustine's Catholic Academy. The nearest railway station is Longton station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary (4.3 miles north-west) and Beswick Museum (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Hem Heath Woods.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
What affects the price in Lightwood
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
There is no need for us to visit first. 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.
Do you need bath repair in Lightwood?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
Lightwood: your questions answered
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Lightwood?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Stoke-on-Trent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
