Somerset · England
Bath Repair in Shepton Mallet
Damaged bath in Shepton Mallet? 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
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair at your home in Shepton Mallet
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and chips under the taps.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Shepton Mallet (BA4)
- Region
- Somerset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shepton Mallet
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shepton Mallet
If you manage property in Shepton Mallet, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Questions from Shepton Mallet
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Somerset. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you work in Shepton Mallet?
We do. Technicians travel to Shepton Mallet from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Our work in Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet is about 10 miles west of Frome, in Somerset. Jobs in Shepton Mallet are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shepton Mallet is one of 640 places in Somerset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: BA4. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Place, and we cover them all. Main roads around Shepton Mallet include the A37 and A361, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Cannard's Grave (1 mile south-east), East Compton (1 mile south), Bodden (1 mile east), West Compton (2 miles south-west) and Doulting (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Frome (10 miles east), Wells (5 miles west), Midsomer Norton (7 miles north), Street (10 miles south-west), Glastonbury (8 miles west) and Radstock (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Shepton Mallet
Around Shepton Mallet, we work in homes near Whitstone School, St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School and The Wine Vaults pub, among other places. Also close by are Church of St Peter and St Paul (less than half a mile north) and Whitstone School (under half a mile east). A little further out are Oakhill Manor Museum (2.7 miles north) and Mendip Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lechmere Water and Pen Hill.
How the visit works
You don’t 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 usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Shepton Mallet
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before booking
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
