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Bath chip & crack repair in Rockhampton, Gloucestershire

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Rockhampton. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Rockhampton

Common questions in Rockhampton

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

Bath repair in Rockhampton, done in place

Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We’re often asked to fix chips under the taps and rusty patches near the plughole, in pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Gloucestershire.

Location
Rockhampton (GL13, BS35)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

How to care for the repair

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

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.

What we can’t put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

If you’re in Rockhampton and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed price

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Rockhampton. The price depends on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any details about the material
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Rockhampton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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, a professional repair is worth it.

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 the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Signs you need bath repair in Rockhampton

Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How your room will be protected

Choosing a repair company

Covering Rockhampton

Rockhampton is about 2 miles north of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 470 places in Gloucestershire. Our jobs stretch from Rockhampton to Birmingham (63 miles away).

Every address in GL13 and BS35 is within our area. If you are just outside Rockhampton, we cover Duckhole (1 mile south), Lower Morton (1 mile south), Upper Morton (1 mile south), Morton (2 miles south) and Oldbury Naite (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stroud (14 miles north-east), Lydney (6 miles north), Cam (7 miles north-east), Stonehouse (12 miles north-east), Dursley (7 miles north-east) and Tetbury (15 miles east).

Landmarks near Rockhampton

Around Rockhampton, we work in homes near The Castle School and Church of St Oswald and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Thornbury Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Thornbury and District Museum (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Red Hill.

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