Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Local bath repair for Drayton: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About our bath repair in Drayton
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are damage beneath the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Drayton and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Drayton (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Drayton
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Drayton customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Other services in Drayton
About Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Drayton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Drayton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 53 miles away.
Jobs in OX14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Around Drayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drayton Community Primary School, The Red Lion pub and Church of Saint Peter and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Dry Sandford Pit.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Oxfordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Common questions in Drayton
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
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.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
When to call us in Drayton
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
