Wiltshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ratford, Wiltshire
Problem with your bath in Ratford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Ratford
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. If you have holes from dropped items and chips along the edge of the bath, we can typically put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Ratford, homes are often older cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions. Some have heavy cast iron baths or tight bathrooms, and getting a bath out along a lane or up narrow stairs is hard work. Repairing in place avoids that.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Ratford (SN11)
- Area hub
- Wiltshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Wiltshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Baths in Ratford homes
In the older streets of Ratford, around landmarks like Church of St Martin, it may still have its original cast iron bath, which is well worth repairing or re-enamelling rather than replacing. If you let a flat or house near Chippenham station (about 4.2 miles west), we repair baths between tenancies so it’s ready to let again quickly.
Ratford is about 1 mile west of Calne, in Wiltshire. From the centre of Ratford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 425 places across Wiltshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ratford to Birmingham (about 71 miles away).
Visits for bath repair in SN11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Greenacres Way and Penny Royal Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ratford: Calne (1 mile east), Studley (1 mile west), Derry Hill (2 miles west), Quemerford (2 miles south-east) and Sandy Lane (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Trowbridge (12 miles south-west), Chippenham (4 miles west), Devizes (7 miles south), Westbury (15 miles south-west), Melksham (7 miles south-west) and Corsham (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ratford
We visit homes around Kingsbury Green Academy, St Mary's School and The Jenny Wren pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chippenham station, roughly 4.2 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lyneham Clack Mount (4.9 miles north) and Chippenham Community Hospital (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Play Hill.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Repairing versus replacing in Ratford
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. For a rural home like those around Ratford, a replacement means trades travelling out and waste being taken away, while a repair is a single visit.
Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ratford
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our Pricing Or Resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Places near Ratford
What else we do in Ratford
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Rinse it down after each bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Ratford: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Chippenham station?
Yes, we frequently work between tenancies, and several addresses can be quoted together.
Can you restore the original baths in an older house in Ratford?
Frequently, yes: original pieces are typically worth keeping. Send us pictures and we will tell you what’s possible.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Do you cover the whole of Wiltshire?
The whole UK, including all of Wiltshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go. For a rural address like Ratford, we plan the journey in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring everything needed for the bath repair, so there is no second trip.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes cost nothing and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes cost nothing and you’re under no obligation.
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