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Bath chip & crack repair in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Bath repair in and around Ardington: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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About our bath repair in Ardington
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. If you are dealing with chips on the rim or sides and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can help.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Repair or replace in Ardington?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardington
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Ardington
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ardington
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardington as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Common problems we fix in Ardington
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who will actually do the work
Ardington and nearby
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Ardington to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ardington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.
Our visits in OX12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ardington: East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Ardington
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of the Holy Trinity, King Alfred's and The Boar's Head pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
