Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath Repair for Longport homes
Bath repair for Longport, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
Longport and the surrounding area
Longport is about 1 mile west of Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent. Whether you’re in the middle of Longport or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 59 places in Stoke-on-Trent. We work right across the region, from Longport to Manchester (about 30 miles away).
We cover every part of ST6 and ST5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Canal Lane, Furlong Lane and Longport Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Longport include the A5271, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Porthill (1 mile south-west), Bradwell (1 mile west), Tunstall (1 mile north), Wolstanton (1 mile south) and Dimsdale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stoke-on-Trent (3 miles south-east), Stoke-upon-Trent (3 miles south), Fenton (4 miles south-east), Penkhull (3 miles south), Bentilee (4 miles south-east) and Boothen (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Longport
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Inn, The Co-operative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent and St. Paul's, among other places. Also close by are Saint Nathaniel's Academy (under half a mile east) and The Co-operative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Longport itself: Longport station. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Potteries Centre (2 miles south-east) and Smallthorne Urban District (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Longport include Parrot's Drumble and Bignall Hill.
Bath repair in Longport without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We are often asked to fix snagging damage from a refit and cracks in an acrylic bath, across cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Longport (ST6, ST5)
- County
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Repairing versus replacing in Longport
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longport
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What else we do in Longport
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Landlord and trade work in Longport
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Signs you need bath repair in Longport
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to care for the finish
- How the colour is matched
Common questions in Longport
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Do you work in Longport?
We do. We send a technician to Longport for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
