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Bath chip & crack repair in Crawley, Oxfordshire

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Crawley and across Oxfordshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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How it works

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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About our bath repair in Crawley

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix holes from dropped items and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Area
Crawley (OX29)
County
Oxfordshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Crawley

Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Damage beneath the taps

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Choosing a repair company

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot

Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.

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 is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.

Where we work around Crawley

Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether you are in the middle of Crawley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our jobs stretch from Crawley to Birmingham (49 miles away).

Jobs in OX29 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Crawley, we cover Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).

Around Crawley

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hailey Church of England Primary School, Wood Green School and The Lamb Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, about 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.

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Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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.

Repairing versus replacing in Crawley

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Crawley. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A fixed quote before booking

See our prices page or bath cost comparison.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • Access to the area

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Send photos for a quote

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Something in shot to show the size

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Your questions about bath repair in Crawley

Is a bath repair permanent?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Crawley.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

When can I have a bath again?

Normally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.

What we cannot put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
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