Birmingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hockley, Birmingham
We travel to Hockley for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches and burns
- Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
About Hockley
Hockley is about 2 miles north-west of Birmingham, in Birmingham. Jobs in Hockley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hockley is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.
We cover every part of B18, B19 and B1 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Legge Lane, Warstone Lane and Hurdlow Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Jewellery Quarter (1 mile east), Paradise (1 mile south-east), Nineveh (1 mile north-west), Rotton Park (1 mile south-west) and Summerfield (1 mile west).
Around Hockley
In Hockley, that means homes near Birmingham and Midland Institute, The Jewellers Arms Public House and St George in the Fields. There’s a railway station in Hockley itself: Jewellery Quarter station. Other landmarks nearby include Lozells and East Handsworth (0.5 miles north-east) and Great Western Arcade (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Deer's Leap Wood and Edgbaston Pool.
Bath repair in Hockley without replacing anything
You can usually use the bath the next day. We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools and cracks and holes in acrylic baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hockley as everywhere else we work. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
- Area
- Hockley (B18, B19, B1)
- County
- Birmingham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 22 October 2026
Questions from Hockley
Can landlords and businesses in Hockley book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Hockley and across Birmingham.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you cover Hockley?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Hockley. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
When can I use it again after the repair?
Usually the same day or the next, depending on what we’ve done. We’ll tell you the curing time before we leave.
Should I repair or replace?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Hockley?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your B18 postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Places near Hockley
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Do you need bath repair in Hockley?
Nearly all the chips we see starts with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust once water gets in. Acrylic baths crack when they flex, usually near the taps or the waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rust spots where the enamel has gone
- Scratches and burns
- Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
Repairing versus replacing in Hockley
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hockley
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Hockley, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
