Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gotherington, Gloucestershire
Bath repair in and around Gotherington: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Bath repair in Gotherington, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rust spots around the plughole and chips under the taps.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Gotherington (GL52)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Gotherington. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Gotherington, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
FAQs for Gotherington
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you come to Gotherington?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Gotherington for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What we’re called out for in Gotherington
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Gotherington
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repair or replace in Gotherington?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Gotherington and nearby
Gotherington is about 1 mile north of Bishop's Cleeve, in Gloucestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gotherington is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Our visits in GL52 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Lawrence's Meadow, Malleson Road and Shutter Lane. Other places close to Gotherington include Woolstone (1 mile north), Bishop's Cleeve (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile south), Cleeve Hill (2 miles south-east) and Teddington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cheltenham (5 miles south), Gloucester (11 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (4 miles north-west), St Paul's (4 miles south), Lansdown (5 miles south) and Fairview (4 miles south).
Around Gotherington
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Wingmoor Farm Meadow, Gotherington Primary School and Cleeve School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Winchcombe Castle (4 miles east) and The Bugatti Trust Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Beckford Nature Reserve and Nottingham Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
