Herefordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Old Gore, Herefordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Old Gore, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Our work in Old Gore
Old Gore is about 3 miles north-east of Ross-on-Wye, in Herefordshire. From the centre of Old Gore to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Old Gore is one of 255 towns and villages in Herefordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 45 miles away.
All of HR9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. With the B4225 close by, Old Gore is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Old Gore: Stocking (1 mile north), Crossway (2 miles north), Brampton Abbotts (2 miles south-west), Lyne Down (2 miles north-east) and Weston under Penyard (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hereford (10 miles north-west), Ledbury (7 miles north-east), Redhill (10 miles north-west), Newton Farm (10 miles north-west), Merrivale (4 miles south-west) and Whitecross (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Old Gore
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Court Ringwork (1.4 miles east) and Ross on Wye Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Lea and Pagets Wood and Chase Wood Hill.
How we handle bath repair in Old Gore
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you’re dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Old Gore (HR9)
- Region
- Herefordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Old Gore
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
If you’re in Old Gore and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your HR9 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Old Gore questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Herefordshire.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you come to Old Gore?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Old Gore. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Common problems we fix in Old Gore
Baths take more knocks than people expect: 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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Repair or replace in Old Gore?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Old Gore. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Gore
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
