Hertfordshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Ware, Hertfordshire

Bath repair for Ware, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Ware

Bath repair in Ware, done in place

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for chips under the taps and a kit repair that didn’t last, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Location
Ware (SG12, SG9)
County
Hertfordshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ware

For anyone letting property in or around Ware, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

How to get a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Ware: your questions answered

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Generally the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Will the repair last?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Common problems we fix in Ware

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Before you book anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • When it can be used again
  • What prep work is covered
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

Repairing versus replacing in Ware

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Ware customers choose us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Can I fix it myself?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Looking after it afterwards

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Prices and what affects them

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

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Where we work around Ware

Ware is about 7 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Our repair technicians come to customers in Ware, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 381 places in Hertfordshire. Our jobs stretch from Ware to London (22 miles away).

Our visits in SG12 and SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Ware on the A10 and A119, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Ware, we cover Thundridge (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-east), Wadesmill (2 miles north), Chapmore End (2 miles north-west) and Tonwell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Ware

In Ware, that means homes near The Chauncy School, Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery and Hertford Regional College. You’ll also find The Albion Public House (under half a mile south-west) and Christ Church Ware (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Ware itself: Ware station. Nearby you will also find Barrowfield (1.2 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are King's Meads.

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