Bristol · England
Bath and surface repairs in BS6
Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across BS6, from Cotham, Bishopston and Redland. Free, fixed quotes from your photos and a one-year guarantee.
Places in BS6
- Cotham
- Bishopston
- Redland
- Westbury Park
- Montpelier
- St Pauls
- Baptist Mills
- Lower Easton
- Clifton
- Ashley Down
- St Werburghs
- Stoke Bishop
Services in BS6
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
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Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in BS6
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about rust spots around the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What you’ll pay
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for BS6. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Landmarks near Cotham
We visit homes around Cotham Gardens Primary School, North Bristol Post 16 Centre and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Cotham Gardens (under half a mile north-east), Cotham School (within half a mile south) and Cotham Church (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Cotham itself: Redland station. Well-known places in the area include Bristol Homeopathic Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Department Of Earth Sciences Museum (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brandon Hill and Tarn Lake.
- Local facilities include Avon (1.3 miles south-east)
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Signs you need bath repair
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips under the taps
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in BS6 use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- What preparation is included
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BS6 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
BS6 questions
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
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