Coventry · England
Bath Repair in Stivichall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stivichall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Stivichall
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Stivichall and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Stivichall (CV3, CV8)
- County
- Coventry
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Stivichall
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Landlord and trade work in Stivichall
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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Repairing versus replacing in Stivichall
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Stivichall. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stivichall
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Stivichall
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
About Stivichall
Stivichall is about 2 miles south of Coventry, in Coventry. We visit homes and businesses in Stivichall and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 88 towns and villages across Coventry. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 18 miles away.
All of CV3 and CV8 is within our area. Local streets include Leaf Lane, Crecy Road and Arundel Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Stivichall: Cheylesmore (1 mile north), Finham (1 mile south-west), Green Lane (1 mile west), Canley (2 miles west) and Stoneleigh (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Foleshill (4 miles north), Wood End (4 miles north), Bell Green (4 miles north), Edgwick (3 miles north), Daimler Green (3 miles north) and Alderman's Green (4 miles north).
Around Stivichall
We visit homes around Christ Church, War Memorial Park and Whitley Academy. Other local landmarks include The Royal Oak pub (0.8 miles north), Howes Community Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and King Henry VIII Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-west). The closest station to Stivichall is Coventry station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Baginton Castle (0.9 miles south) and Coventry Toy Museum (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Oxpen Meadow Lake and Brandon Marsh.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
When to call us in Stivichall
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
