Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Longridge, Staffordshire
Problem with your bath in Longridge? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longridge
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our bath repair in Longridge
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s damage beneath the taps and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Longridge (ST19)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
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.
Related advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Longridge and the surrounding area
Longridge is about 5 miles south of Stafford, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Longridge is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Longridge to Birmingham (21 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the ST19 postcode area. We also travel to Penkridge (1 mile south-east), Otherton (2 miles south-east), Rodbaston (2 miles south), Little Heath (2 miles north-west) and Dunston (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Stafford (5 miles north), Cannock (5 miles south-east), Lichfield (13 miles east), Rugeley (8 miles east), Burntwood (9 miles south-east) and Stone (11 miles north).
Near you in Longridge
Our clients here include homes close to The White Hart pub, Wolgarston High School and Church of St Michael and All Angels. The nearest railway station is Penkridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Cannock Chase Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Stafford Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Radford Meadows.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Longridge
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longridge use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
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.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
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Common questions in Longridge
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
When to call us in Longridge
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. 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:
- Chips caused by builders
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
