South Gloucestershire · England

Bath Repair for Patchway homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Patchway, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Patchway

Bath repair in Patchway, done in place

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and a chipped rim or side, we can usually put it right, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel alike.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Patchway and across South Gloucestershire.

Area
Patchway (BS34, BS32)
Area hub
South Gloucestershire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Patchway. The price reflects:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is
  • How hard the colour is to match

What it costs 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 photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send photos for a quote

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Repair or replace: which is better?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Patchway

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

Common questions in Patchway

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Usually the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Keeping it looking good

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

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 water can get through to the floor below.

Where we work around Patchway

Patchway is about 5 miles north-west of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. We visit homes and businesses in Patchway and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Patchway is one of 110 places in South Gloucestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Patchway to Birmingham (71 miles away).

All of BS34 and BS32 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Square Leaze, Station Road and Over Drive and the roads around them. If you are just outside Patchway, we cover North Fringe of Bristol (1 mile south-east), Little Stoke (1 mile south-east), Stoke Lodge (1 mile east), Over (1 mile north-west) and Charlton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kingswood (7 miles south-east), Mangotsfield (5 miles south-east), Yate (7 miles east), Fishponds (4 miles south-east), Thornbury (6 miles north-east) and Morton (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in South Gloucestershire, Patchway is somewhere we visit frequently.

Near you in Patchway

Our clients here include homes close to Callicroft Primary School, St Chad's Church and Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Patchway station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are The Mall (0.7 miles south-west) and Brentry Hospital (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Patchway include Tarn Lake and Purdown.

Map of Patchway © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Patchway

Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Common reasons people in Patchway contact us include:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Chips on the rim or sides

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before booking

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

What happens on the day

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 the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

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