Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Wetley Rocks, Staffordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Wetley Rocks, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
How we handle bath repair in Wetley Rocks
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and chips along the edge of the bath.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Wetley Rocks (ST9)
- Area hub
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your ST9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Landlord and trade work in Wetley Rocks
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Wetley Rocks as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Staffordshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wetley Rocks
- Colour-matched on site
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around Wetley Rocks
Wetley Rocks is about 5 miles south of Leek, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Wetley Rocks is one of 512 places in Staffordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Wetley Rocks to Manchester (31 miles away).
We cover every part of the ST9 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Bunting, Main Road and Plough Bank or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Wetley Rocks: Consall (1 mile south-east), Cellarhead (1 mile south-west), Blakeley Lane (2 miles south-east), Cheddleton (2 miles north) and Tompkin (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (8 miles west), Longton (5 miles south-west), Stone (11 miles south), Leek (5 miles north), Biddulph (7 miles north-west) and Alsager (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Wetley Rocks
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St John the Baptist, Moorside High School and St John's CofE (C) Primary School. The closest station to Wetley Rocks is Longton station, about 4.9 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Nursing History Museum (2.7 miles north) and St Edward's Hospital (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Coombes Valley RSPB reserve.
What affects the price in Wetley Rocks
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Wetley Rocks and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Common questions in Wetley Rocks
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
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