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Bath chip & crack repair in Merle Common, Surrey
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Merle Common and across Surrey. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
Most clients in Merle Common get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Bath repair in Merle Common without replacing anything
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Repair or replace in Merle Common?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: 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. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Merle Common
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips on the rim or sides
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Your questions about bath repair in Merle Common
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
About Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether you’re in the middle of Merle Common or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Merle Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our jobs stretch from Merle Common to London (about 19 miles away).
Every address in RH8 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Around Merle Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holland Junior School and Oxted School and the streets around them. The closest station to Merle Common is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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