Somerset · England
Bath Repair for Priddy homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Priddy and across Somerset. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Priddy without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We’re frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Priddy as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Priddy (BA5)
- Region
- Somerset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Priddy
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Priddy
- Work done at your home or business
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
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Landlord and trade work in Priddy
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Common questions in Priddy
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Priddy
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the colour is matched
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Where we work around Priddy
Priddy is about 3 miles north of Wells, in Somerset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Priddy is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: BA5. Streets in the area include Coxton End Lane, Pelting Drove and Nine Barrows Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Lower Milton (2 miles south), Wookey Hole (2 miles south), Upper Milton (3 miles south-east), Henley (3 miles south) and Green Ore (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Burnham-on-Sea (14 miles west), Wells (3 miles south), Midsomer Norton (9 miles east), Shepton Mallet (7 miles south-east), Street (10 miles south) and Glastonbury (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Priddy
We visit homes around Church of St Lawrence, Priddy Primary School and The New Inn. Well-known places in the area include Cave Museum (2 miles south) and Mendip Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Litton Reservoirs and Pen Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
