Bristol · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Downend, Bristol
Bath repair for Downend, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Downend
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We’re frequently asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Downend (BS16, BS36)
- Region
- Bristol
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For a price in Downend, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Downend: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Downend?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you cover Downend?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Downend and the rest of Bristol. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Nearby places to Downend
Other services in Downend
What affects the price in Downend
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Signs you need bath repair in Downend
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Common reasons people in Downend contact us include:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Landlord and trade work in Downend
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Where we work around Downend
Downend is about 1 mile west of Mangotsfield, in Bristol. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Downend is one of 89 places in Bristol where we work. Our jobs stretch from Downend to Birmingham (72 miles away).
We cover every part of the BS16 and BS36 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Dial Lane, Farm Road and Heath Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Emersons Green (1 mile north), Frenchay (1 mile west), Staple Hill (1 mile south), Mayfield Park (1 mile south-west) and Soundwell (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bristol (5 miles south-west), Montpelier (4 miles south-west), Easton (4 miles south-west), Bedminster (6 miles south-west), Cotham (5 miles south-west) and Canon's Marsh (5 miles south-west).
Around Downend
Around Downend, we work in homes near South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service, Oldbury Court Estate and Christ Church Centre and the streets around them. Nearby too are Bromley Heath Infant School (under half a mile north-east), The Green Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south) and Downend School (0.5 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Bristol Parkway station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Willsbridge Castle (4.3 miles south) and Frenchay Village Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Downend include Lodge Hill.
- Other local spots include Barton Regis Rural District (2.8 miles south-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
