Bathtub & Shower Pan Chip & Crack Repair in Denver, CO

A chip doesn't mean a new tub — or a new shower.

A chip in the tub catches your eye every time you step in — and it only gets worse. Water gets into the exposed spot, the finish around it starts to lift, and a small chip becomes a stain, then a crack. A crack in a shower pan is worse still: every shower pushes water toward what's underneath the base. Neither problem usually means replacement. A professional repair fixes the damage where it is, blends it into the surrounding finish, and costs far less than tearing the fixture out.

Surface Specialists of Denver has been repairing and refinishing tubs and showers for 40+ years. We're family owned and operated — Nick and April Roos — and our work has been featured on HGTV's Rehab Addict. We also repair and refinish for builders and hotels, including DR Horton and Ferguson.

What we repair

Chips, cracks, scratches, and worn spots in:

Porcelain over cast iron and enameled steel tubs
Fiberglass and acrylic tubs
Fiberglass and acrylic shower pans and shower bases
Ceramic tile, cultured marble, granite, and plastic laminate surfaces
Whirlpool jet deletes — unwanted jets removed and filled, tub refinished smooth as a soaking tub

The site's FAQ puts it plainly: nine out of ten people cannot detect a repair, because the work is blended to match the surrounding surface.

We also refinish the whole tub or shower when the damage is widespread or the finish itself is worn out — repair and full refinishing are two different fixes, and we'll tell you honestly which one yours needs.

Repair vs. refinishing vs. replacing

Spot repair — the right fix for a chip, crack, or scratch in an otherwise sound tub or shower pan. The damage is repaired and blended; the rest of the surface is untouched.
Full refinishing — the right fix when the finish is dull, stained, peeling, or an outdated color all over. A new finish is applied to the whole surface. (Full refinishing is the work that carries our lifetime warranty.)
Replacing — removal, disposal, plumbing, and tile work, at several times the cost. Replacing a shower pan also means disturbing the shower walls and drain. Refinishing costs about 75% less than replacement, per the site's own comparison — and a spot repair costs less than a full refinish.

Call (720) 708-8340 for a free estimate. Send photos of the damage and we'll give you a straight answer on whether a repair will do it, or whether the surface needs a full refinish. If a shower pan is cracked through or flexing underfoot, we'll say so — that's structural, and a surface repair isn't the honest fix.

Black chip in the porcelain on a bathtub's front corner edge before repair — Denver, CO

Same porcelain bathtub after chip repair by Surface Specialists of Denver — chip filled and blended invisibly — Denver, CO

Porcelain bathtub chip repair in Denver, CO — edge chip repaired and color-matched so the repair disappears.

Porcelain bathtub with multiple rusted chips along the rim and walls before repair — Lakewood, CO

Porcelain chip repair in Lakewood, CO — a tub rim full of rusted chips repaired and blended in one visit.

Same porcelain tub after chip repairs by Surface Specialists of Denver — chips gone, clean glossy finish — Lakewood, CO

Hairline crack on the rim of a modern acrylic bathtub before repair — Littleton, CO

Acrylic bathtub crack repair in Littleton, CO — hairline crack on the rim repaired and blended on a nearly new modern tub.

Acrylic bathtub after crack repair — clean modern bathroom, no replacement needed — Littleton, CO

Same shower pan after crack repair and refinishing by Surface Specialists of Denver — cracks gone, smooth glossy white — Denver, CO

Modern acrylic soaking tub with black fixtures, crack on the deck edge before repair — Littleton, CO

Same acrylic tub rim after crack repair by Surface Specialists of Denver — crack gone, finish blended — Littleton, CO

Shower pan with a large crack at the drain before repair — Denver, CO

Shower pan chip repair in Boulder, CO — damage at the drain repaired and blended, no pan replacement needed.

Close-up of a long crack running from the drain of a fiberglass shower pan — Denver, CO

Damaged shower pan section cut out and old drain removed during repair — Denver, CO

Close-up of a chip in a shower pan next to the drain before repair — Boulder, CO

Shower pan after crack repair and refinishing by Surface Specialists of Denver — smooth glossy finish with new drain — Denver, CO

Large shower pan crack repair in Denver, CO — cracked pan rebuilt, drain replaced, and refinished instead of tearing out the shower.

Shower pan drain area after chip repair by Surface Specialists of Denver — chip filled and blended smooth — Boulder, CO

Shower pan rebuilt with new drain fitted, ready for refinishing — Denver, CO

Fiberglass shower pan before chip repair, with damage at the drain — Boulder, CO

Shower pan covered in spiderweb cracks around the drain before repair — Denver, CO

Spiderweb-cracked shower pan repaired in Denver, CO — extensive stress cracks repaired and refinished, no tear-out.

Close-up of extensive stress cracks spreading across a fiberglass shower pan floor — Denver, CO

Close-up of the repaired shower pan floor around the drain — no trace of the cracks — Denver, CO

Same tub after whirlpool jet deletion by Surface Specialists of Denver — jets removed and filled, walls smooth — Denver metro

Whirlpool jetted tub before the jets were deleted — jet nozzles visible around the tub walls — Denver metro

Whirlpool jet delete — unwanted jets removed and filled, tub refinished smooth as a soaking tub.

Finished jet delete conversion — former whirlpool tub is now a clean soaking tub — Denver metro

Why homeowners choose us

40+ years of repair and refinishing experience, family owned and operated
BBB A+ rated
Featured on HGTV's Rehab Addict (Season 5, Ep. 8)
Trusted by builders and hotels — DR Horton, Ferguson, Best Western Plus, Holiday Inn Express
Repairs backed by a warranty of 1 to 10 years, depending on the repair
No nickel-and-diming on minor chip repair — the site says so directly, and non-slip bottoms are included rather than charged extra

How it works

1. Free estimate — call (720) 708-8340 or send photos of the chip or crack.

2. Repair — we clean the area, repair the damage, and blend the finish to match.

3. Cure

Frequently asked questions

Will the repair be noticeable?

Nine out of ten people cannot detect a repair, per the site's FAQ — the repair is blended to match the surrounding surface.

Can you repair a chip in a fiberglass tub or shower pan? What about porcelain?

Yes — fiberglass and acrylic tubs and shower pans, porcelain over cast iron, enameled steel, and ceramic, among other surfaces listed above.

Can a cracked shower pan be repaired, or does it need to come out?

Surface chips and cracks in the pan are repaired and blended like tub damage. If the pan is cracked through or the base is soft or flexing, that's a bigger problem — we'll tell you honestly at the estimate rather than repair over it.

Is a chip or crack repair guaranteed?

Yes — repairs are backed by a warranty of 1 to 10 years, depending on the repair. We'll confirm which applies to your repair at the estimate. (Separate thing: a full refinish carries our lifetime warranty.)

What areas do you serve?

Denver and Northern Colorado, per the site. Our address is 575 Fall River Court, Brighton, CO 80601.

Do you work on rentals and hotels?

Yes — we repair and refinish for homeowners, property managers, builders, and hotels.

Get a free estimate

Call (720) 708-8340 — tap-to-call on mobile — or request an estimate through the site. Tell us what the damage looks like and where you are, and we'll give you a straight answer and a free estimate.