Staffordshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Wigginton, Staffordshire

Our technicians come to Wigginton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A chipped rim or side
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Wigginton?

Bath repair in Wigginton without replacing anything

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, whatever the material.

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

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Location
Wigginton (B79)
County
Staffordshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

About Wigginton

Wigginton is about 2 miles north of Tamworth, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Wigginton is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Wigginton to Birmingham (15 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: B79. You will find streets such as Syerscote Lane and Main Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Wigginton: Perry Crofts (1 mile south), Haselour (1 mile north), Statfold (2 miles east), Tamworth (2 miles south) and Amington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Burton upon Trent (10 miles north), Cannock (14 miles west), Lichfield (6 miles west), Rugeley (12 miles north-west), Burntwood (10 miles west) and Hednesford (14 miles west).

Near you in Wigginton

We visit homes around The Rawlett School, Church of St Leonard and The Rawlett School. Wigginton’s nearest station is Tamworth station, about 1.3 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west) and Ankerside Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Wigginton include Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve.

Map of Wigginton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about bath repair in Wigginton

Will I be able to see the repair?

On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can I add another job to the visit?

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

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

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

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

Does someone need to be in?

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

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Wigginton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why Wigginton clients choose us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How the visit works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Signs you need bath repair in Wigginton

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

People usually call us after spotting one of these:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Rusty patches near the plughole

Before you book anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price

Our hiring checklist

What a repair cannot fix

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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