Gloucestershire · England
Bath and surface repairs in GL6
Based in GL6? We cover Nailsworth, Chalford and Minchinhampton and every street in between, repairing in place.
Places in GL6
- Nailsworth
- Chalford
- Minchinhampton
- Painswick
- Bussage
- Brownshill
- Newmarket
- Horsley
- Whiteshill
- Bisley
- Randwick
- Eastcombe
- Edge
- Pitchcombe
- France Lynch
- Ruscombe
- Barton End
- Slad
- Stancombe
- Bournes Green
- Box
- Cockshoot
- Edgeworth
- Oakridge Lynch
- The Camp
- Tiltups End
- Waterlane
- Battlescombe
- Bread Street
- Stroud
- Uplands
- Dudbridge
- Cashes Green
- Ebley
- Cainscross
- Westrip
- Inchbrook
What we do in GL6
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Worktop repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in GL6
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and holes from dropped items.
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job 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
Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before you book
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in GL6, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Landmarks near Nailsworth
We visit homes around Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve, Old Lodge Inn and Nailsworth Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stroud station, about 3.3 miles north. A little further out are Dunkirk Mill Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stroud General Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Nailsworth includes Woodchester Park and Coaley Peak.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repair or replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if they find more damage
GL6 questions
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you cover GL6?
We do. Technicians travel to GL6 from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
