Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Woodchester, Gloucestershire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Woodchester, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Common problems we fix in Woodchester
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Bath repair in Woodchester, done in place
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Typical jobs include chips under the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Woodchester (GL5)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your GL5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Covering Woodchester
Woodchester is about 2 miles south of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Jobs in Woodchester are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Woodchester to Birmingham (about 54 miles away).
Every address in GL5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Church Road, High Street and Southbank or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Woodchester include St Chloe (1 mile south-east), Selsley (1 mile north-west), Bagpath (1 mile north-east), Littleworth (1 mile south-east) and Amberley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (14 miles north-east), Gloucester (9 miles north), St Paul's (14 miles north-east), Cirencester (12 miles east), Lansdown (14 miles north-east) and Fairview (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Woodchester
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary, Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve and Marling School. Also close by are Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-west). Woodchester’s nearest station is Stroud station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Harescombe Castle (4.8 miles north) and Stroud General Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Coaley Peak and Frome Banks.
Woodchester questions
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Woodchester.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Are there extra charges for Woodchester?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
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.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Woodchester
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Woodchester
For anyone letting property in or around Woodchester, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repair or replace in Woodchester?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Woodchester
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Also near Woodchester
Also in Woodchester
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
