Bath repair in Reading

How bath repair works in Reading

Most baths can be used again 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 cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are rust spots where the enamel has gone and damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted.

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows. Acrylic baths, on the other hand, crack when they flex, often around the taps or the plughole.

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 tell you when it’s ready to use.

1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

What it costs in Reading

Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
• Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
• Every repair guaranteed for a year
• Rooms protected and left tidy

What your quote should include

• How long the guarantee is and what it covers
• A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
• What aftercare is recommended
• What prep work is covered

Near you in Caversham

In Caversham, that means homes near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Caversham’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.