Sandwell · England
Bath and surface repairs in B66
We travel to every part of the B66 postcode district, including Smethwick, Cape Hill and Sandwell. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in B66
What we do in B66
- Worktop repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Tile repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
About bath repair in B66
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. You can usually use the bath the day after. We are often asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a hole punched through by something heavy, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Cost
Prices start from £95. 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 photos and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Around Smethwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lordswood Boys' School, Crocketts Community Primary School and The Abbey Public House. Also close by are Black Patch Park (1.2 miles east), Church of Holy Trinity (under half a mile north) and Shireland Collegiate Academy (0.6 miles south-east). Smethwick has its own railway station: Smethwick Rolfe Street station. A little further out are Dudley Castle (4.8 miles west) and New Square (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Smethwick includes Deer's Leap Wood and Portway Hill.
- Other local spots include Lozells and East Handsworth (2.9 miles east)
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. 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.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Signs you need bath repair
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is.
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- How to care for the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
B66 questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
