Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Napley, Shropshire
Bath repair in and around Napley: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
Your questions about bath repair in Napley
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Bath repair in Napley without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the next day. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and chips caused by builders, we can help.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Napley (TF9)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Napley
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Napley
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Napley and the surrounding area
Napley is about 4 miles north-east of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Anywhere in TF9, a technician comes to you. We cover all 433 towns and villages across Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Napley to Manchester (about 38 miles away).
Every address in TF9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Napley include Norton in Hales (1 mile west), Mucklestone (1 mile south-east), Bearstone (1 mile north-east), Betton (1 mile south-west) and Knighton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Market Drayton (4 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles west), Wem (14 miles south-west), Shawbury (14 miles south-west), Prees Higher Heath (9 miles west) and Hinstock (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Napley
Around Napley, we work in homes near Church of Saint Chad and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School and the streets around them. A little further out are Castle Hill (3.1 miles east) and Market Drayton Museum And Resource Centre (3.6 miles south-west).
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Also in Napley
What we are called out for in Napley
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
What affects the price in Napley
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Napley. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
