Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Whitecliff, Gloucestershire
Damaged bath in Whitecliff? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Whitecliff, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About our bath repair in Whitecliff
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and a chipped rim or side, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Whitecliff (GL16)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
What affects the price in Whitecliff
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
If you are in Whitecliff and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Your questions about bath repair in Whitecliff
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitecliff
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Whitecliff
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips under the taps
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Places near Whitecliff
What else we do in Whitecliff
Whitecliff and the surrounding area
Whitecliff is about 9 miles south of Ross-on-Wye, in Gloucestershire. Anywhere in GL16, we come to you. We cover 470 places in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Whitecliff to Birmingham (about 56 miles away).
Jobs in GL16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Whitecliff: Coleford (1 mile north-east), Scowles (1 mile north-west), Baker's Hill (1 mile north-east), Milkwall (1 mile south-east) and Newland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Quedgeley (15 miles east), Lydney (6 miles south-east), Kingsway Village (15 miles east), Cam (13 miles south-east), Stonehouse (15 miles east) and Dursley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Whitecliff
Typical jobs here are in homes near Angel Hotel, Spion Kop Quarry and St John's C of E Academy. Other local landmarks include Five Acres High School (1.4 miles north-east) and Church of St John (under half a mile north-east). Other landmarks nearby include Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Cinderbury Iron Age Experience (1.4 miles south). Not far away are The Kymin and Prisk Wood.
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