Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Roston, Derbyshire
We travel to Roston for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Bath repair in Roston, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Typical jobs include chips along the edge of the bath and cracks in an acrylic bath, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Roston (DE6)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Roston
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Questions from Roston
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Roston
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Do you need bath repair in Roston?
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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About Roston
Roston is about 5 miles north-east of Uttoxeter, in Derbyshire. We visit homes and businesses in Roston and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Roston is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Roston to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
Every address in DE6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Lid Lane, Bag Lane and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Norbury (1 mile north-west), Ellastone (2 miles north-west), Rocester (2 miles south-west), Prestwood (2 miles west) and Denstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Belper (14 miles east), Ashbourne (4 miles north-east), Hilton (10 miles south-east), Wirksworth (12 miles north-east), Duffield (13 miles east) and Etwall (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Roston
Around Roston, we work in homes near The JCB Academy, Norbury CofE Primary School and St Mary and St Barlock's Church. A little further out are Alton Castle (3.7 miles west) and St Oswalds Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Roston includes Thorswood.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
