Gloucestershire · England
Bath Repair in Little Bristol
Our technicians come to Little Bristol for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How we handle bath repair in Little Bristol
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are often asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and rusty patches near the plughole, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Little Bristol (GL12)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Little Bristol
Other services in Little Bristol
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Little Bristol. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- 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 next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Bristol
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Little Bristol and the surrounding area
Little Bristol is about 5 miles east of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 470 places in Gloucestershire. We work right across the region, from Little Bristol to Birmingham (about 62 miles away).
Jobs in GL12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also work in Kingswood (1 mile east), Bournstream (2 miles north-east), Bradley (2 miles north-east), Wotton-under-Edge (2 miles north-east) and Southend (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stroud (11 miles north-east), Quedgeley (15 miles north), Lydney (9 miles north-west), Kingsway Village (15 miles north), Cam (5 miles north) and Stonehouse (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Little Bristol
Typical jobs here are in homes near Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, St James' Church and Charfield Primary School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Drakestone Camp (4.1 miles north) and Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Nind Nature Reserve.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Little Bristol
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Common questions in Little Bristol
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What we’re called out for in Little Bristol
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
