Shropshire · England

Bath Repair for Perthy homes

We travel to Perthy for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Perthy

What a repair cannot fix

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Bath repair in Perthy without replacing anything

We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips on the rim or sides, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Perthy (SY12, SY11)
Area hub
Shropshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 frequently lifts.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Looking after it afterwards

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby

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.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.

Repair or replace in Perthy?

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 nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A fixed quote before booking

See our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

FAQs for Perthy

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

How invisible is a bath repair?

On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

Will the repair last?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you work in Perthy?

We do. Technicians travel to Perthy from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Landlord and trade work in Perthy

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Shropshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Do you need bath repair in Perthy?

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

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

What to look for in a quote

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How your room will be protected
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

Where we work around Perthy

Perthy is about 5 miles north-east of Oswestry, in Shropshire. We visit homes and businesses in Perthy and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Perthy is one of 433 places in Shropshire we cover. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 35 miles away.

Jobs in SY12 and SY11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Welsh Frankton (1 mile south), Tetchill (2 miles south-east), Babbinswood (3 miles south-west), Rednal (3 miles south) and Grimpo (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Shrewsbury (15 miles south-east), Oswestry (5 miles south-west), Kingsland (15 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles north-east), Monkmoor (15 miles south-east) and Bagley (15 miles south-east).

Near you in Perthy

Typical jobs here are in homes near Lakelands Academy and Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. Perthy’s nearest station is Gobowen station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Halston Hall (2 miles south-west) and Park Hall Countryside Experience (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Perthy includes The Mere.

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