Wolverhampton · England
Bath Repair for New Invention homes
Damaged bath in New Invention? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bath repair in New Invention without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can typically put it right, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- New Invention (WV12, WV11)
- Area hub
- Wolverhampton
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in New Invention?
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
About New Invention
New Invention is about 1 mile north of Willenhall, in Wolverhampton. Anywhere in WV12, we carry out the work at your property. New Invention is one of 96 places in Wolverhampton where we work. We work right across the region, from New Invention to Birmingham (about 12 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the WV12 and WV11 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Crab Lane, The Square and Davis Road, all of which we cover. You will find New Invention on the A462 and A4124, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Short Heath (1 mile south-east), Ashmore Park (1 mile south-west), Dudley Fields (1 mile east), Mossley (1 mile north-east) and Essington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Wolverhampton (4 miles west), Bilston (3 miles south-west), Coseley (5 miles south-west), Gornal (7 miles south-west), Perton (7 miles west) and Tibbington (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Wolverhampton, New Invention is somewhere we visit often.
Near you in New Invention
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Invention Infant School, Holy Trinity and Duke of Cambridge pub, among other places. Also close by are Sneyd Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-east), Coppice Performing Arts School (0.6 miles west) and Willenhall Memorial Park (1.9 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Bloxwich station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxwich Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Walsall Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Peascroft Wood and Pouk Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Invention
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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 next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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New Invention questions
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How do I get a price for bath repair in New Invention?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you cover New Invention?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to New Invention and the rest of Wolverhampton. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
