Greater London · England
Bath Repair for Petts Wood homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Petts Wood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust spots around the plughole
About our bath repair in Petts Wood
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Greater London.
- Area
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
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.
Towns and villages near Petts Wood
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Petts Wood and nearby
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the BR5 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Petts Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Jobs in BR5, BR6 and BR2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Petts Wood include Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Petts Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Francis Church, Daylight Inn and Crofton Junior School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Jubilee Country Park (0.7 miles west) and Bromley High School (0.9 miles north-west). Petts Wood has its own railway station: Petts Wood station. Nearby you will also find Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east) and The Mall (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.7 miles west)
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Petts Wood questions
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Do you need bath repair in Petts Wood?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Repair or replace in Petts Wood?
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. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Petts Wood
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What a repair cannot fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
