Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stretton, Staffordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Stretton and across Staffordshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
About our bath repair in Stretton
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a hole punched through by something heavy and a chipped rim or side.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Stretton (DE13)
- Area hub
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stretton
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DE13 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
About Stretton
Stretton is about 2 miles north of Burton upon Trent, in Staffordshire. Whether you are in the middle of Stretton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 512 towns and villages across Staffordshire. We work right across the region, from Stretton to Birmingham (28 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DE13. From Church Road, Main Street and Gretton Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Horninglow (1 mile south-west), Rolleston on Dove (1 mile north-west), Egginton (1 mile north-east), Alder Moor (2 miles west) and Winshill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Tamworth (14 miles south), Lichfield (14 miles south-west), Rugeley (14 miles west), Uttoxeter (11 miles north-west), Stowe (13 miles south-west) and Darwin Park (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Stretton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Wilfrid's Church, William Shrewsbury Primary School and St Mary's. Nearby too are The de Ferrers Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The de Ferrers Academy (1.3 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Burton-On-Trent station, about 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Burton Museum (2.2 miles south) and Cooper's Square (2.3 miles south).
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Also near Stretton
What else we do in Stretton
What we are called out for in Stretton
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
Stretton questions
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you cover Stretton?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Stretton and the rest of Staffordshire. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
