Somerset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Whitecross, Somerset

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Whitecross, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

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

Trusted bath repair in Whitecross

Bath repair in Whitecross without replacing anything

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about rust by the waste and overflow and a chip where the taps sit.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Somerset.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Where
Whitecross (TA10)
Region
Somerset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Landlords, agents and businesses in Whitecross

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For anyone letting property in or around Whitecross, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Where we work around Whitecross

Whitecross is about 10 miles north-west of Yeovil, in Somerset. Anywhere in TA10, we come to you. Whitecross is one of 640 places in Somerset we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: TA10. We also travel to Drayton (1 mile north), Midelney (1 mile south), Curry Rivel (1 mile north-west), Muchelney (2 miles east) and Heale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Taunton (11 miles west), Bridgwater (10 miles north-west), Yeovil (10 miles south-east), Chard (11 miles south-west), Street (9 miles north-east) and Glastonbury (11 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Whitecross

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Catherine, The Crown Inn and Huish Episcopi Academy and the streets around them. Open spaces near Whitecross include Burrow Mump and West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve.

Map of Whitecross © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Advice

Repair or replace in Whitecross?

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A fixed quote before you book

Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly

Do not 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. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

What a repair cannot fix

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Whitecross

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

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • The material, if you know it

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TA10 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Questions from Whitecross

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Whitecross included. Travel is included in the price.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Will the repair show?

On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

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