Somerset · England
Bath Repair for South Horrington homes
Bath repair in and around South Horrington: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Bath repair in South Horrington, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Somerset.
- Area
- South Horrington (BA5)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in South Horrington
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to South Horrington. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for South Horrington. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
Most customers in South Horrington get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in South Horrington, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Your questions about bath repair in South Horrington
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
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.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Where we work around South Horrington
South Horrington is about 2 miles east of Wells, in Somerset. We travel to homes and businesses in South Horrington, so there is no workshop to go to. South Horrington is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
Jobs in BA5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Gilbert Scott Road, School Lane and Moffats Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover West Horrington (1 mile north), East Horrington (1 mile east), Dulcote (1 mile south-west), Upper Milton (2 miles north-west) and Wells (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Frome (13 miles east), Midsomer Norton (7 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (4 miles south-east), Street (8 miles south-west), Glastonbury (6 miles south-west) and Radstock (9 miles north-east).
Around South Horrington
Around South Horrington, we work in homes near Britannia Inn, Former Church of St John Evangelist and The Blue School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Cave Museum (2.6 miles west) and Mendip Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are Lechmere Water and Pen Hill.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Nearby places to South Horrington
What else we do in South Horrington
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
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’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Repairing versus replacing in South Horrington
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Horrington
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
