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Bath Repair for Upper Knowle homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Upper Knowle. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
About our bath repair in Upper Knowle
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We are frequently asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Upper Knowle (BS4, BS3, BS14)
- Region
- Bristol
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For a price in Upper Knowle, 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.
Landlord and trade work in Upper Knowle
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Do you need bath repair in Upper Knowle?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Upper Knowle
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Upper Knowle. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Knowle
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Upper Knowle
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How much does bath repair cost in Upper Knowle?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you cover Upper Knowle?
We do. Technicians travel to Upper Knowle from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Upper Knowle included. Travel is included in the price.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Towns and villages near Upper Knowle
What else we do in Upper Knowle
Our work in Upper Knowle
Upper Knowle is about 1 mile east of Bedminster, in Bristol. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Upper Knowle, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 89 towns and villages across Bristol. We work right across the region, from Upper Knowle to Birmingham (77 miles away).
All of BS4, BS3 and BS14 is within our area. You will find streets such as The Square, Maxse Road and Clyde Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Knowle (1 mile north), Totterdown (1 mile north-east), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Knowle West (1 mile south-west) and St Philip's Marsh (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (4 miles north-east), Bishopston (3 miles north), Mayfield Park (4 miles north-east), Horfield (4 miles north), Clifton (3 miles north-west) and Henleaze (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Upper Knowle
We visit homes around Perrett's Park, The Thunderbolt pub and Merrywood Grammar School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Knowle Park Primary School (under half a mile south), Oasis Academy John Williams (1 mile south) and St Martin's (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Bedminster station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and South Bristol Community Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Brandon Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Avon (1.2 miles north-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
