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Bath chip & crack repair in Little Heath, Coventry

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Little Heath, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Little Heath

About our bath repair in Little Heath

We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and a hole punched through by something heavy.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Area
Little Heath (CV6, CV2, CV7)
Area hub
Coventry
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

When to call us in Little Heath

Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips under the taps
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

What to look for in a quote

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before booking

Landlord and trade work in Little Heath

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. 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 hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Common questions in Little Heath

Do you work in Little Heath?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Little Heath from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

How long before I can use the bath?

Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Are there extra charges for Little Heath?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

What we can’t put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

What we work on

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Little Heath and nearby

Little Heath is about 2 miles north of Coventry, in Coventry. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Little Heath is one of 88 towns and villages in Coventry where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 17 miles away.

Here we cover the CV6, CV2 and CV7 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Canal Road, Mason Road and Hazel Road. Other places close to Little Heath include Alderman's Green (1 mile east), Courthouse Green (1 mile south), Longford (1 mile north), Wood End (1 mile east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ernesford Grange (3 miles south), Cheylesmore (3 miles south), Earlsdon (3 miles south-west), Binley (3 miles south-east), Spon End (3 miles south-west) and Stoke (3 miles south-east).

What’s near Little Heath

In Little Heath, that means homes near Henley College, Little Heath Primary School and Foxford School and Community Arts College. The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arena Park Shopping Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Little Heath include Brandon Marsh.

Map of Little Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

What affects the price in Little Heath

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Little Heath. The price reflects:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

If you’re in Little Heath and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Little Heath, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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