Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tatworth, Somerset
Our repair technicians come to Tatworth for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Most clients in Tatworth get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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How we handle bath repair in Tatworth
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. We’re frequently asked to fix an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and deep scratches in acrylic, across cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Tatworth (TA20)
- Region
- Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Questions from Tatworth
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Tatworth and nearby
Tatworth is about 2 miles south of Chard, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the TA20 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Tatworth is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
All of TA20 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, Drakes Crescent and Gulway Mead, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Forton (1 mile north), Chardstock (1 mile south-west), Tytherleigh (1 mile south-west), Holditch (2 miles south-east) and Chard (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Taunton (13 miles north-west), Yeovil (15 miles north-east), Wellington (15 miles north-west), Crewkerne (7 miles east), Wilton (13 miles north-west) and Comeytrowe (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Tatworth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ye Olde Poppe Inn, Holyrood Academy and Church of St John and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chard Plumbing Museum (2 miles north) and Chard Community Hospital (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Payne's Down.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Places near Tatworth
Other services in Tatworth
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Tatworth. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tatworth
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
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
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
What we are called out for in Tatworth
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.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
