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Bath chip & crack repair in Forest Hill, Greater London
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Forest Hill and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Bath repair in Forest Hill, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and chips caused by builders, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Forest Hill and the surrounding area
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Jobs in Forest Hill are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 764 places in Greater London.
Jobs in SE23, SE22 and SE26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Near you in Forest Hill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, Allenby Tutorial Trust and Capitol Cinema pub. You’ll also find Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre (within half a mile north-west), Fairlawn Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Peckham Rye (0.9 miles north). The closest station to Forest Hill is Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Hill includes One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
What we’re called out for in Forest Hill
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Nearby places to Forest Hill
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How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why Forest Hill clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Questions from Forest Hill
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Forest Hill.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
