Reading · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chalkhouse Green, Reading
Problem with your bath in Chalkhouse Green? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Chalkhouse Green
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We are often asked to fix a chipped rim or side and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your RG4 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Chalkhouse Green
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Chalkhouse Green
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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Chalkhouse Green: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work in Chalkhouse Green?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Chalkhouse Green. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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When to call us in Chalkhouse Green
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Covering Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We travel to homes and businesses in Chalkhouse Green and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 38 miles away.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. You will find streets such as Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane. Close by, we cover Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chalkhouse Green
Around Chalkhouse Green, we work in homes near Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. Other local landmarks include Emmer Green Primary School (1 mile south-east) and Saint Barnabas Emmer Green (1 mile south). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
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