Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Publow, Bath and North East Somerset
We travel to Publow for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Publow
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and snagging damage from a refit, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Publow (BS39)
- County
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Publow questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Repair or replace in Publow?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Publow
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Our work in Publow
Publow is about 3 miles south-west of Keynsham, in Bath and North East Somerset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Publow is one of 136 towns and villages in Bath and North East Somerset where we work. We work right across the region, from Publow to Birmingham (80 miles away).
Our visits in BS39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Publow Lane and Parsonage Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Woollard (1 mile east), Belluton (1 mile west), Pensford (1 mile south-west), Blackrock (1 mile north) and Lypiatt (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Bath (8 miles east), Keynsham (3 miles north-east), Bathwick (8 miles east), Walcot (8 miles east), Westmoreland (7 miles east) and Kingsmead (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Publow
Our clients here include homes close to George And Dragon Public House, Pensford Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. The nearest railway station is Keynsham station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find South Bristol Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Oval enclosure (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hunstrete Lake and Stephen's Vale Nature Reserve.
Also in Publow
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Signs you need bath repair in Publow
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
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