Swindon · England
Bath Repair in Tockenham
Bath repair across Tockenham and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Tockenham
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and deep scratches in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Tockenham (SN4)
- County
- Swindon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tockenham
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Towns and villages near Tockenham
What else we do in Tockenham
What we’re called out for in Tockenham
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
Landlord and trade work in Tockenham
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tockenham use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Tockenham: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you come to Tockenham?
We do. We send a technician to Tockenham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Tockenham and the surrounding area
Tockenham is about 6 miles north-east of Calne, in Swindon. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 68 places in Swindon, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Tockenham to Birmingham (66 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of SN4. We regularly work on streets such as Orchard Lane and Greenway. Other places close to Tockenham include Tockenham Wick (1 mile north), Lyneham (1 mile south-west), Vastern (2 miles north-east), Bushton (2 miles south-east) and Bradenstoke (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Swindon (7 miles north-east), Stratton St Margaret (10 miles north-east), Royal Wootton Bassett (3 miles north-east), Haydon Wick (8 miles north-east), Priory Vale (8 miles north-east) and Freshbrook (5 miles north-east).
Around Tockenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lyneham Primary School and Church of St Giles, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lyneham Clack Mount (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Great Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
