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Bath chip & crack repair in Staunton, Gloucestershire

Bath repair across Staunton and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Staunton

Bath repair in Staunton, done in place

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for snagging damage from a refit and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Location
Staunton (GL16)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Staunton. What changes the price is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Details of any past repairs

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.

Before we arrive

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

When we would advise against a repair

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Staunton

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

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.

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 repair chips early.

Landlord and trade work in Staunton

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Staunton use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Gloucestershire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Why repair rather than replace?

Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Everything repaired in place

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Covering Staunton

Staunton is about 8 miles south-west of Ross-on-Wye, in Gloucestershire. Wherever you are in the GL16 postcode area, we come to you. We work in all 470 towns and villages across Gloucestershire. We work right across the region, from Staunton to Birmingham (about 56 miles away).

Here we cover the GL16 postcode area. We also travel to Kymin (1 mile west), Berry Hill (2 miles east), Dixton (2 miles west), Symonds Yat West (2 miles north) and English Bicknor (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lydney (8 miles south-east), Cam (15 miles south-east), Newent (14 miles north-east), Cinderford (7 miles east), Allaston (8 miles south-east) and Bream (5 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Staunton

In Staunton, that means homes near White Horse Inn, Lady Park Wood National Nature Reserve and Church of All Saints, among other places. A little further out are Staunton Coleford Castle Field (within half a mile south) and Cottage Hospital (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Staunton include The Kymin and Prisk Wood.

Map of Staunton © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we’re called out for in Staunton

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • A cracked acrylic bath

What your quote should include

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

Common questions in Staunton

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Do you work in Staunton?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Staunton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Are there extra charges for Staunton?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

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