Somerset · England

Bath Repair in Wookey Hole

Bath repair across Wookey Hole and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Wookey Hole

Bath repair at your home in Wookey Hole

Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and damage beneath the taps, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Wookey Hole (BA5)
Region
Somerset
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Where we work around Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole is about 1 mile north-west of Wells, in Somerset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 640 towns and villages in Somerset.

Our repair technicians cover all of the BA5 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Milton Lane and School Hill. Nearby, we also work in Lower Milton (1 mile north-east), Upper Milton (1 mile east), Henley (1 mile south-west), Haybridge (1 mile south) and Wells (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Frome (15 miles east), Burnham-on-Sea (14 miles west), Midsomer Norton (9 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (6 miles south-east), Street (8 miles south-west) and Glastonbury (6 miles south).

Local landmarks in Wookey Hole

Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary Magdalene, The Blue School and The Blue School. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mendip Hospital (2.4 miles east) and Cave Museum (within half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Priddy Mineries and Pen Hill.

Map of Wookey Hole © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

What a repair can’t fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A steel bath rusted through

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Wookey Hole

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

Why repair rather than replace?

When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business

See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What affects the price in Wookey Hole

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Any details about the material
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BA5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Your questions about bath repair in Wookey Hole

Will the repair show?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Wookey Hole?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Can landlords book you?

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

Do you work in Wookey Hole?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Wookey Hole from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

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

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  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.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

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