Oxfordshire · England
Bath Repair for Cothill homes
Bath repair in Cothill without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Cothill
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our bath repair in Cothill
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Typical jobs include damage beneath the taps and snagging damage from a refit, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Area
- Cothill (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Questions from Cothill
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
All of Oxfordshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Signs you need bath repair in Cothill
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Cothill and nearby
Cothill is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: OX13. Close by, we cover Dry Sandford (1 mile north-east), Shippon (1 mile south-east), Frilford Heath (1 mile south-west), Tubney (2 miles west) and Marcham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Cothill
Our customers here include homes close to Larkmead School, Church of St Helen and Dry Sandford Primary School and the streets around them. Cothill’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 3.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
