Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Little Aston, Birmingham
Local bath repair for Little Aston: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Bath repair in Little Aston without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and a chip where the taps sit, across acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Little Aston (B74)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Little Aston
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Do you need bath repair in Little Aston?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Common reasons people in Little Aston contact us are:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
Questions from Little Aston
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Little Aston. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you come to Little Aston?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Little Aston for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Little Aston
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
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. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Our work in Little Aston
Little Aston is about 2 miles east of Aldridge, in Birmingham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Little Aston is one of 140 towns and villages in Birmingham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Little Aston to Birmingham (9 miles away).
Our visits in B74 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Claverdon Drive, Roman Road and Rosemary Drive or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Little Aston, we cover Hardwick (1 mile west), Hill Hook (1 mile east), Bourne Vale (1 mile west), Streetly (1 mile south-west) and Mere Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Birmingham (9 miles south), Royal Sutton Coldfield (3 miles south-east), Erdington (5 miles south), Lee Bank (9 miles south), Cape Hill (8 miles south-west) and Paradise (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Little Aston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Four Oaks Primary School, The Arthur Terry School and Church of St Peter. For rail, the closest station is Blake Street station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Good Hope Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Kingstanding Shopping Centre (3 miles south). For a walk, there is Barr Beacon and Bourne Pool.
Landlord and trade work in Little Aston
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repair or replace in Little Aston?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Aston
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
