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Bath chip & crack repair in Forestdale, Greater London
We travel to Forestdale for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
When to call us in Forestdale
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Bath repair at your home in Forestdale
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s a chip where the taps sit and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can typically put it right, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We travel to homes and businesses in Forestdale and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Every address in CR0 and CR2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Forestdale: Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Forestdale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Addington Park, Courtwood Primary School and John Ruskin College, among other places. Forestdale’s nearest station is Sanderstead station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlord and trade work in Forestdale
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Questions from Forestdale
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are there extra charges for Forestdale?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you work in Forestdale?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Forestdale and the rest of Greater London. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Greater London. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
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When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Forestdale
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
