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Bath chip & crack repair in Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire
Damaged bath in Ratcliffe on the Wreake? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
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’ll reply with a fixed price.
Bath repair in Ratcliffe on the Wreake without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can usually use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake (LE7)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Landlord and trade work in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ratcliffe on the Wreake. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
If you are in Ratcliffe on the Wreake and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Common questions in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Do you cover Ratcliffe on the Wreake?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Ratcliffe on the Wreake and the rest of Leicestershire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Ratcliffe on the Wreake and nearby
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is about 2 miles north of Syston, in Leicestershire. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Ratcliffe on the Wreake and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Ratcliffe on the Wreake is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
All of LE7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street and Church Lane. Close by, we cover East Goscote (1 mile south-east), Rearsby (1 mile east), Thrussington (1 mile north-east), Queniborough (2 miles south-east) and Seagrave (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (7 miles north-west), Wigston (10 miles south), Melton Mowbray (8 miles east), Coalville (12 miles west), Shepshed (10 miles west) and Shelthorpe (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Botolph, Broomfield Community Primary School and Wreake Valley Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sileby station, about 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Mountsorrel Castle (3.1 miles west) and Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum (3.4 miles west).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
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