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Bath chip & crack repair in Ternhill, Shropshire

Bath repair in Ternhill without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Ternhill

Bath repair in Ternhill without replacing anything

You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a chipped rim or side, across cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Ternhill (TF9)
Area hub
Shropshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
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

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

If you manage property in Ternhill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

When to call us in Ternhill

Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Chips on the rim or sides

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How the colour is matched
  • How to care for the finish
  • How long it needs to cure

10 questions to ask before you book

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Different materials, different repairs

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.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

What a repair can’t fix

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Keeping it looking good

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Ternhill. What changes the price is:

  • How many areas need work
  • Access to the area
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

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

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ternhill, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Questions from Ternhill

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Ternhill?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

How long before I can use the bath?

Normally within a day, depending on the repair.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

About Ternhill

Ternhill is about 2 miles south-west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Anywhere in TF9, we come to you. Ternhill is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Ternhill to Liverpool (about 39 miles away).

Our visits in TF9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Chapel Lane and Riverside Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Buntingsdale Estate (1 mile south-east), Mickley (1 mile west), Wollerton (2 miles south-west), Stoke Heath (2 miles south) and Marchamley Wood (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Shrewsbury (15 miles south-west), Whitchurch (8 miles north-west), Monkmoor (15 miles south-west), Bagley (15 miles south-west), Underdale (15 miles south-west) and Coton Hill (15 miles south-west).

What’s near Ternhill

Our customers here include homes close to Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery and Church of Saint Margaret. Further afield, we also cover the area around Market Drayton Museum And Resource Centre (2.3 miles east) and Red Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ternhill include Hawk Lake and Quarry Wood.

Map of Ternhill © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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