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Bath and surface repairs in CR5
Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across CR5, covering Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Netherne on-the-Hill. Fixed prices from photos and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in CR5
What we do in CR5
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath chip & crack repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- All services
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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How bath repair works in CR5
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about a cracked acrylic bath and chips under the taps.
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What you’ll pay
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Getting a price
Most clients in CR5 get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What’s near Coulsdon
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dollypers Hill, The Pembroke pub and St Andrew's Church. You will also find Smitham Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east). Coulsdon has its own railway station: Coulsdon South station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in CR5 use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repairing versus replacing
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it.
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
FAQs for CR5
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
