Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Problem with your bath in Hardwick? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Hardwick questions
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you come to Hardwick?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Hardwick and the rest of Oxfordshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
About our bath repair in Hardwick
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. If you’re dealing with deep scratches in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hardwick and the surrounding area
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Clients in Hardwick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hardwick is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Hardwick to Birmingham (47 miles away).
All of OX27 is within our area. We also travel to Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Cottisford (1 mile north-east), Fringford (2 miles east) and Bucknell (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Around Hardwick
Around Hardwick, we work in homes near Church of St Mary and Whitmore Arms Public House, among other places. Hardwick’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 4.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Hardwick
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
What we are called out for in Hardwick
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
