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Bath Repair in Burghfield
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Burghfield and across Reading. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Bath repair in Burghfield without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and a cracked acrylic bath.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Burghfield as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Burghfield (RG30)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: 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. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burghfield
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Questions from Burghfield
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Do you need bath repair in Burghfield?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Burghfield. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Also near Burghfield
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Our work in Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever you are in the RG30 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Burghfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover. We work right across the region, from Burghfield to London (42 miles away).
Every address in RG30 is covered. From Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Burghfield, we cover Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Burghfield
In Burghfield, that means homes near Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, The Willink School and The Hatchgate pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Mary the Virgin (0.7 miles east) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Burghfield is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
