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Bath chip & crack repair in Sheldon, Birmingham

Bath repair in and around Sheldon: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Snagging damage from a refit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Sheldon

What we do, step by step

You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Getting a price

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Sheldon, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Bath repair in Sheldon without replacing anything

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust by the waste and overflow.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Location
Sheldon (B26, B92)
Region
Birmingham
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Landlord and trade work in Sheldon

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

When we would advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Covering Sheldon

Sheldon is about 3 miles south-west of Fordbridge, in Birmingham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 140 places across Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the B26 and B92 postcode area. You will find streets such as Brays Road, Wagon Lane and Wells Road. With the A45 close by, Sheldon is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Lyndon (1 mile south-west), Elmdon (1 mile south-east), Tile Cross (2 miles north-east), Kitts Green (2 miles north) and Marston Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Birmingham (5 miles west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (8 miles north), Erdington (5 miles north-west), Lee Bank (5 miles west), Cape Hill (8 miles west) and Streetly (10 miles north-west).

Near you in Sheldon

We visit homes around St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Lyndon School and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, among other places. Nearby too are Sheldon Country Park (0.6 miles north-east) and Roman Catholic Church of St Thomas More (under half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Olton station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Brooklands Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Stechford and Yardley North (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sheldon include Shard End Lake and Yorks Wood.

Map of Sheldon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Sheldon

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.

FAQs for Sheldon

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

How invisible is a bath repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What happens after I send photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Is a bath repair durable?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

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