Shropshire · England

Bath Repair in Peplow

Bath repair in and around Peplow: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Peplow homes

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Peplow. The price reflects:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

How we handle bath repair in Peplow

A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and a chip where the taps sit, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Area
Peplow (TF9)
County
Shropshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

About Peplow

Peplow is about 6 miles south-west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Anywhere in TF9, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 433 towns and villages in Shropshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 37 miles away.

Here we cover the TF9 postcode area. If you’re just outside Peplow, we cover Ollerton (1 mile east), Eaton upon Tern (2 miles south-east), Stoke-on-Tern (2 miles north), Hodnet (2 miles north-west) and Rosehill (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Shrewsbury (11 miles south-west), Madeley (14 miles south), Market Drayton (6 miles north-east), Coleham (12 miles south-west), Kingsland (12 miles south-west) and Whitchurch (11 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Peplow

Further afield, we also cover the area around Red Castle (4.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Quarry Wood and Hawk Lake.

Map of Peplow © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

Keeping it looking good

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Landlord and trade work in Peplow

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Peplow use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

How the visit works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

FAQs for Peplow

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How do I book?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

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.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

What we’re called out for in Peplow

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Chips caused by builders
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Holes from dropped items

What your quote should include

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

Our hiring checklist

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

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