Shropshire · England
Bath Repair in Child's Ercall
We travel to Child's Ercall for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair at your home in Child's Ercall
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and chips under the taps.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Child's Ercall (TF9)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Child's Ercall questions
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Child's Ercall and nearby
Child's Ercall is about 6 miles south of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 433 places in Shropshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Jobs in TF9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Manor Green, St Michael's Way and Narrow Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Child's Ercall: Hinstock (2 miles north-east), High Heath (2 miles north-east), Mill Green (2 miles north-east), Woodlane (2 miles north-east) and Standford Bridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shrewsbury (13 miles south-west), Madeley (13 miles south), Market Drayton (6 miles north), Coleham (13 miles south-west), Kingsland (13 miles south-west) and Whitchurch (13 miles north-west).
Around Child's Ercall
Around Child's Ercall, we work in homes near Church of St Michael, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Cheswardine Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarry Wood.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Child's Ercall
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Common problems we fix in Child's Ercall
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Have new chips seen to early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: 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 us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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