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Bath chip & crack repair in Earl's Court, Greater London

We travel to Earl's Court for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Earl's Court

Bath repair in Earl's Court, done in place

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and rust spots around the plughole, we can generally put it right.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.

Area
Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

Earl's Court: your questions answered

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material and finish

Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

How to get a fixed price

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

How to care for the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Where we work around Earl's Court

Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Earl's Court and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Earl's Court is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.

Here we cover the W14, W8 and SW5 postcode area. That includes homes on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane. Earl's Court is on the A3218 and A3220, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Earl's Court, we cover West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).

What’s near Earl's Court

Our customers here include homes close to Courtfield pub, Abdus Salam Library and St Cuthbert's, among other places. You’ll also find The Fulham Boys School (less than half a mile west), Gwendwr Garden (0.6 miles west), Collingham College (under half a mile east) and St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Earl's Court itself: West Brompton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Campden Hill and The Long Water.

Map of Earl's Court © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Earl's Court

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Earl's Court. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Earl's Court, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Do you need bath repair in Earl's Court?

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Chips caused by builders
  • Chips under the taps
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A cracked acrylic bath

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What prep work is covered

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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