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Bath chip & crack repair in Long Marston, Warwickshire

Bath repair in Long Marston without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Long Marston

How we handle bath repair in Long Marston

Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.

Location
Long Marston (CV37)
Region
Warwickshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Your questions about bath repair in Long Marston

How long before I can use the bath?

Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Long Marston?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.

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.

What affects the price in Long Marston

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How much damage there is
  • The material
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Long Marston. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

If you are in Long Marston and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Signs you need bath repair in Long Marston

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

Common reasons people in Long Marston contact us are:

  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Chips under the taps
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Long Marston

Long Marston is about 4 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire. From the centre of Long Marston to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 324 places across Warwickshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Long Marston to Birmingham (about 24 miles away).

Our visits in CV37 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Station Road, Lancaster Way and Olver Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Middle Quinton (1 mile south-west), Lower Quinton (1 mile south), Meon Vale (1 mile south), Upper Quinton (1 mile south) and Lower Clopton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Warwick (13 miles north-east), Royal Leamington Spa (14 miles north-east), Stratford-upon-Avon (4 miles north), Leamington Spa (14 miles north-east), Alcester (8 miles north-west) and Shipston-on-Stour (7 miles south-east).

What’s near Long Marston

Around Long Marston, we work in homes near Church of St James and Quinton Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Honeybourne station, about 4.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Stratford Hospital (4.5 miles north).

Map of Long Marston © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. 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.

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Repair or replace: which is better?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why book with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our prices page or bath cost comparison.

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Long Marston

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

For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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