Dudley · England

Bath Repair in Smestow

Bath repair across Smestow and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Impact holes in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath repair at your home in Smestow

You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s a hole punched through by something heavy and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Smestow and across Dudley.

Where
Smestow (DY3)
Region
Dudley
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Where we work around Smestow

Smestow is about 3 miles north-west of Kingswinford, in Dudley. Across the DY3 area, we come to you. Smestow is one of 63 towns and villages in Dudley we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 14 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: DY3. We regularly work on streets such as Smestow Lane and Chapel Lane. Nearby, we also work in Swindon (1 mile south-east), Trysull (1 mile north), Gospel Ash (2 miles west), Halfpenny Green (2 miles west) and Seisdon (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dudley (6 miles east), Halesowen (8 miles south-east), Stourbridge (6 miles south-east), Kingswinford (3 miles south-east), Sedgley (4 miles east) and Brierley Hill (5 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Smestow

In Smestow, that means homes near St John's CofE (C) Primary School, St John The Evangelist Church and The Greyhound pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Stourton Castle (4.4 miles south) and Wordsley Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Smestow includes Beacon Hill and Stourton Pit.

Map of Smestow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Looking after it afterwards

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Smestow

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

When we’d advise against a repair

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

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

Materials we work on in Smestow

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

What we’re called out for in Smestow

A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Snagging damage from a refit

Before you book anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How your room will be protected
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material and finish
  • 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.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Should you replace it?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.

What you get with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Advice

FAQs for Smestow

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

When can I have a bath again?

Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.

Which areas do you work in?

The whole UK, including all of Dudley. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Will the repair show?

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

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.

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