Herefordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Portway, Herefordshire
Problem with your bath in Portway? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
About our bath repair in Portway
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and chips on the rim or sides, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Portway (HR4)
- Region
- Herefordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Portway questions
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover the whole of Herefordshire?
All of Herefordshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Advice
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Portway. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Portway
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portway
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portway as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Where we work around Portway
Portway is about 3 miles north of Hereford, in Herefordshire. From the centre of Portway to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 255 towns and villages in Herefordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 44 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the HR4 postcode area. Close by, we cover Moreton on Lugg (1 mile north-east), Tillington (2 miles west), Auberrow (2 miles north), Tillington Common (2 miles north-west) and Wellington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hereford (3 miles south), Ross-on-Wye (15 miles south-east), Ledbury (14 miles east), Leominster (9 miles north), Redhill (4 miles south) and Newton Farm (4 miles south).
Around Portway
Our clients here include homes close to Whitecross Hereford and Church of St Mary. The closest station to Portway is Hereford station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Dinmore Preceptory (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wyevale Wood and Merryhill.
What we cannot put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
