Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Prees Heath, Shropshire
Local bath repair for Prees Heath: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Prees Heath
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about scuffs and scratches in the surface and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Prees Heath (SY13)
- County
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
About Prees Heath
Prees Heath is about 7 miles west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Wherever you are in the SY13 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 433 towns and villages in Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Prees Heath to Liverpool (about 34 miles away).
Here we cover the SY13 postcode area. Whether you live on Heath Road, Tilstock Lane and Argus gardens or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Heathlane (1 mile north), Tilstock (1 mile west), Ash (1 mile north-east), Steel Heath (1 mile south-west) and Ash Parva (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Market Drayton (7 miles east), Wem (6 miles south-west), Ditherington (15 miles south), Heathgates (15 miles south), Ellesmere (10 miles west) and Sundorne (15 miles south).
What’s near Prees Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir John Talbot's School, Tilstock Christ Church and Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Shropshire) station, about 2.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Soulton Hall Moat (4.9 miles south) and Whitchurch Heritage Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Prees Heath Common and Fenns Bank Works Pool 2.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Prees Heath, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Prees Heath. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SY13 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Towns and villages near Prees Heath
Other services in Prees Heath
Repair or replace in Prees Heath?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Prees Heath
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Signs you need bath repair in Prees Heath
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Prees Heath questions
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
