Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Mells, Somerset
Bath repair in Mells without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
About our bath repair in Mells
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or sides and cracks in an acrylic bath, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Mells (BA11)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Mells
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Common problems we fix in Mells
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
Places near Mells
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Repairing versus replacing in Mells
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Mells. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mells
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
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 typically the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
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 chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the area is dry
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Covering Mells
Mells is about 3 miles west of Frome, in Somerset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Mells is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset we cover.
We cover every part of BA11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Selwood Street, New Street and Gay Street. If you’re just outside Mells, we cover Little Green (1 mile south-west), Buckland Down (2 miles north), Hapsford (2 miles east), Buckland Dinham (2 miles north-east) and Egford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Frome (3 miles east), Wells (12 miles west), Midsomer Norton (5 miles north-west), Shepton Mallet (8 miles south-west), Glastonbury (15 miles south-west) and Radstock (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Mells
Around Mells, we work in homes near St Andrew's Church, The Talbot Inn and Mells Church of England First School. The closest station to Mells is Frome station, about 3.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Nunney Castle (2.2 miles south) and Paulton Memorial Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mells include Orchardleigh Lake and Vallis Vale.
Common questions in Mells
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Somerset.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
For landlords and businesses
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.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mells use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
