Staffordshire · England
Bath Repair for Polesworth homes
Bath repair in and around Polesworth: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
About our bath repair in Polesworth
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. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a hole punched through by something heavy.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Polesworth (B78)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polesworth
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What we are called out for in Polesworth
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: 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’re called about are:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- What prep work is covered
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, 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.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Also near Polesworth
Other services in Polesworth
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Polesworth and the surrounding area
Polesworth is about 3 miles east of Tamworth, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Polesworth is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 15 miles away.
We cover every part of B78. From Market Street, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Polesworth sits on or near the B5000, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Polesworth include Birchmoor (1 mile south-west), Dordon (1 mile south), Alvecote (2 miles north-west), Stonydelph (2 miles west) and Shuttington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Burton upon Trent (13 miles north), Tamworth (3 miles west), Lichfield (10 miles north-west), Burntwood (14 miles west), Horninglow (15 miles north) and Stowe (10 miles north-west).
Around Polesworth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Polesworth School, The Nethersole CofE Academy and Church of St Editha, among other places. The closest station to Polesworth is Polesworth station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Tamworth Castle (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Polesworth includes Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Questions from Polesworth
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do you work in Polesworth?
We do. We send a technician to Polesworth for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
