Dudley · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Swindon, Dudley

Bath repair in and around Swindon: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Swindon homes

Bath repair at your home in Swindon

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We are frequently asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and chips caused by builders, across acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.

Location
Swindon (DY3)
Region
Dudley
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

What we’re called out for in Swindon

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Chips along the edge of the bath

Before you book anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace in Swindon?

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Swindon clients choose us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What a repair cannot fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Swindon

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

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Swindon: your questions answered

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Swindon. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

About Swindon

Swindon is about 2 miles north-west of Kingswinford, in Dudley. Wherever you are in the DY3 postcode area, we come to you. Swindon is one of 63 towns and villages in Dudley where we work. We work right across the region, from Swindon to Birmingham (13 miles away).

All of DY3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Winston Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Swindon include Smestow (1 mile north-west), Trysull (2 miles north), Gospel Ash (2 miles west), Halfpenny Green (2 miles west) and Seisdon (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dudley (5 miles east), Halesowen (7 miles south-east), Stourbridge (5 miles south-east), Sedgley (3 miles east), Brierley Hill (4 miles south-east) and Milking Bank (4 miles east).

Landmarks near Swindon

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ounsdale High School, The Greyhound pub and St John's CofE (C) Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Stourbridge Town station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Stourton Castle (3.6 miles south) and Wordsley Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Stourton Pit and Beacon Hill.

Map of Swindon © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Keeping it looking good

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Swindon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • One picture of the entire bath

For a price in Swindon, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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