Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Birdlip, Gloucestershire
Bath repair in and around Birdlip: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Birdlip without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Birdlip and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Birdlip (GL4)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Birdlip
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Common reasons people in Birdlip contact us include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Your questions about bath repair in Birdlip
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Birdlip
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Birdlip and nearby
Birdlip is about 3 miles south-east of Brockworth, in Gloucestershire. Jobs in Birdlip are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 470 towns and villages across Gloucestershire. We work right across the region, from Birdlip to Birmingham (about 45 miles away).
Every address in GL4 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Bentham (1 mile north), Little Witcombe (2 miles north-west), Little Shurdington (2 miles north), Cooper's Hill (2 miles west) and Shurdington (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Cheltenham (5 miles north), Gloucester (6 miles west), Stroud (8 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (11 miles north), St Paul's (5 miles north) and Cirencester (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Birdlip
We visit homes around Henley Bank High School, Saint Mary in Hamlet and Birdlip Primary School. The closest station to Birdlip is Cheltenham Spa station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Emmas Grove (1.1 miles north-east) and Coney Hill Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cooper's Hill.
Nearby places to Birdlip
Other services in Birdlip
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
