Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath Repair in Smallthorne
Bath repair in and around Smallthorne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair at your home in Smallthorne
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, across acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Smallthorne (ST6, ST1)
- County
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Also near Smallthorne
Other services in Smallthorne
Landlord and trade work in Smallthorne
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
FAQs for Smallthorne
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work in Smallthorne?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Smallthorne. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Our work in Smallthorne
Smallthorne is about 2 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent, in Stoke-on-Trent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Smallthorne is one of 59 towns and villages in Stoke-on-Trent we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 29 miles away.
Jobs in ST6 and ST1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Camp Road, Baden Road and Saturn Road. Other places close to Smallthorne include Bradeley (1 mile west), Ford Green (1 mile north-east), Norton le Moors (1 mile north-east), Sneyd Green (1 mile south) and Ball Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Stoke-upon-Trent (3 miles south), Fenton (4 miles south), Dimsdale (3 miles south-west), Penkhull (4 miles south), Basford (3 miles south-west) and May Bank (3 miles south-west). Being one of Stoke-on-Trent’s larger places, Smallthorne sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Smallthorne
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Saviour, Smallthorne Primary Academy and The Green Star pub. Nearby too are The Co-operative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent (1.5 miles west) and Haywood Academy (0.7 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Longport station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Moorcroft Museum (1 mile south-west) and Smallthorne Urban District (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Smallthorne include Westport Lake and Parrot's Drumble.
What we’re called out for in Smallthorne
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Look out for these signs:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How to look after the finish
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Most clients in Smallthorne get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Smallthorne. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smallthorne
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before you book
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
