Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ridgeway, Somerset
Bath repair in Ridgeway without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair at your home in Ridgeway
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the following day. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Ridgeway (BA11)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ridgeway
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Ridgeway questions
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Somerset, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Somerset.
Covering Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-west of Frome, in Somerset. Whether you are in the middle of Ridgeway or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 640 places across Somerset.
Jobs in BA11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Ridgeway Lane and Ridgeway, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Ridgeway, we cover Marston Bigot (1 mile east), Nunney Catch (1 mile west), Nunney (1 mile west), Tytherington (1 mile east) and Little Keyford (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Frome (3 miles north-east), Wells (13 miles west), Midsomer Norton (8 miles north-west), Shepton Mallet (8 miles west), Radstock (7 miles north-west) and Wincanton (11 miles south).
Around Ridgeway
Around Ridgeway, we work in homes near Church of St Leonard, Nunney First School and Theobald Arms and the streets around them. Ridgeway’s nearest station is Frome station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Nunney Castle (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ridgeway include Vallis Vale and Orchardleigh Lake.
Landlord and trade work in Ridgeway
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Somerset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How the visit works
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 two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
You do not 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What affects the price in Ridgeway
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ridgeway, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Nearby places to Ridgeway
Other services in Ridgeway
Common problems we fix in Ridgeway
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips under the taps
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price covers travel
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Have new chips seen to early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
