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Bath Repair for Balham homes
Fixed-price bath repair in Balham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Balham, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are rusty patches near the plughole and chips along the edge of the bath.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Greater London.
- Location
- Balham (SW12, SW17, SW4)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Balham
Balham is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Balham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Here we cover the SW12, SW17 and SW4 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Balham: Grange Mills (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile east), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Park (1 mile south-east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Balham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wandsworth Common, The Bedford pub and Chestnut Grove Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St Mary (less than half a mile south-west), Oak Lodge School (less than half a mile north-west) and Ravenstone Primary School (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Balham itself: Balham station. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (1.9 miles north-west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Streatham Hill (1.3 miles east)
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
FAQs for Balham
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Balham
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Should you replace it?
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’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why Balham customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
If you are in Balham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What we are called out for in Balham
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Greater London and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Nearby places to Balham
What else we do in Balham
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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