Herefordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Yarpole, Herefordshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Yarpole and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
How we handle bath repair in Yarpole
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Yarpole (HR6)
- Area hub
- Herefordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Yarpole?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Yarpole
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
About Yarpole
Yarpole is about 16 miles north of Hereford, in Herefordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 255 places in Herefordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: HR6. Jobs here include addresses on Green Lane, Croft Crescent and Green Lane Crescent and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Bicton (1 mile south), Bircher (1 mile north-east), Luston (2 miles south-east), Eye (2 miles east) and The Broad (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Leominster (4 miles south-east), Widemarsh (15 miles south), Bromyard (13 miles south-east), Kington (12 miles south-west), Aylestone Hill (15 miles south) and Bobblestock (14 miles south).
What’s near Yarpole
Around Yarpole, we work in homes near The Bell pub and Church of St Leonard and the streets around them. The closest station to Yarpole is Leominster station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Croft Castle (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Yarpole includes Dionscourt Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Common questions in Yarpole
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Are there extra charges for Yarpole?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you work in Yarpole?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Yarpole. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Herefordshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
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Common problems we fix in Yarpole
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
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.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
