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Bath chip & crack repair in Stratford, Greater London

Bath repair across Stratford and nearby, typically in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Damage beneath the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Stratford

What a repair can’t fix

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A steel bath rusted through

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

What we work on

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

How we handle bath repair in Stratford

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We’re often asked to fix damage beneath the taps and chips along the edge of the bath, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Area
Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
Area hub
Greater London
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your E15 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Covering Stratford

Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Whether you are in the middle of Stratford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Stratford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.

Here we cover the E15, E20 and E3 postcode area. Whether you live on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Stratford include Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).

Local landmarks in Stratford

Typical jobs here are in homes near West Ham Park, Carpenters Primary School and Stratford Circus. Also close by are The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east), Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east) and Sarah Bonnell School (less than half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Stratford itself: Stratford (London) station. Well-known places in the area include County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Stratford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.

Map of Stratford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Stratford

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will I be able to see the repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Do you come to Stratford?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Stratford and the rest of Greater London. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Greater London.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Repairing versus replacing in Stratford

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many areas need work

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A picture taken from further back

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Stratford

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

When to call us in Stratford

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

Common reasons people in Stratford contact us include:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips along the edge of the bath

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before you book

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

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