Shropshire · England

Bath Repair for Stoke-on-Tern homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Stoke-on-Tern. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips under the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Stoke-on-Tern

Bath repair in Stoke-on-Tern without replacing anything

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are deep scratches in acrylic and holes from dropped items.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Stoke-on-Tern (TF9)
Region
Shropshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Get a free quote

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Stoke-on-Tern and the surrounding area

Stoke-on-Tern is about 4 miles south-west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 433 towns and villages across Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stoke-on-Tern to Birmingham (38 miles away).

Here we cover the TF9 postcode area. Other places close to Stoke-on-Tern include Stoke Heath (1 mile north), Rosehill (1 mile north-east), Hodnet (2 miles west), Wollerton (2 miles north-west) and Ollerton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shrewsbury (13 miles south-west), Madeley (15 miles south), Market Drayton (4 miles north-east), Coleham (14 miles south-west), Kingsland (14 miles south-west) and Whitchurch (10 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Stoke-on-Tern

We visit homes around Church of St Peter and Stoke-on-Tern Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Red Castle (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Hawk Lake and Quarry Wood.

Map of Stoke-on-Tern © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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, then guarantee it for a year.

Repair or replace: which is better?

When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Stoke-on-Tern. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.

How to get a fixed price

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Stoke-on-Tern questions

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Will the repair show?

On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Stoke-on-Tern included. Travel is included in the price.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. 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.

What a repair can’t fix

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

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

What we’re called out for in Stoke-on-Tern

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • A cracked acrylic bath

Comparing quotes

  • Who will actually do the work
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

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