Leicester · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stoneygate, Leicester
Bath repair in and around Stoneygate: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Stoneygate
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can normally use the bath the day after. If you are dealing with chips caused by builders and impact holes in acrylic, we can help, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Leicester.
- Area
- Stoneygate (LE2, LE5)
- County
- Leicester
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
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Signs you need bath repair in Stoneygate
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- 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.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Stoneygate, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Stoneygate questions
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Do you cover the entire of Leicester?
All of Leicester, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Should you replace it?
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. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stoneygate
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Stoneygate
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Stoneygate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
About Stoneygate
Stoneygate is about 2 miles south-east of Leicester, in Leicester. We visit homes and businesses in Stoneygate and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 35 places across Leicester. We work right across the region, from Stoneygate to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
All of LE2 and LE5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Elms Road, Aber Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Clarendon Park (1 mile west), Knighton (1 mile south-west), West Knighton (1 mile south-west), Spinney Hills (2 miles north) and Leicester (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Braunstone Town (3 miles west), Leicester Forest East (5 miles west), Belgrave (3 miles north), Birstall (5 miles north), Newfoundpool (3 miles north-west) and New Parks (4 miles north-west).
Around Stoneygate
Around Stoneygate, we work in homes near Madani High School, St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College and the streets around them. Nearby too are Victoria Park (0.8 miles north-west) and Clarendon Park Congregational Church (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Leicester station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Fielding Johnson Building (1 mile west) and Coleman (1.4 miles north).
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