Oxfordshire · England
Bath Repair for Childrey homes
Problem with your bath in Childrey? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Bath repair in Childrey without replacing anything
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include a kit repair that didn’t last and snagging damage from a refit, across acrylic, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Childrey (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Childrey
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Childrey and nearby
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Childrey to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Childrey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Childrey to London (60 miles away).
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area. Whether you live on High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Around Childrey
Around Childrey, we work in homes near The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, The Hatchet Public House and King Alfred's and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What affects the price in Childrey
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- Any details about the material
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. 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.
Repairing versus replacing in Childrey
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Childrey clients choose us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
FAQs for Childrey
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Oxfordshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Repairs by material
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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Do you need bath repair in Childrey?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
