Oxfordshire · England
Bath Repair for Headington homes
Bath repair across Headington and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair in Headington, done in place
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. If you’re dealing with snagging damage from a refit and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Headington (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Headington
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.
Common reasons people in Headington contact us are:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Headington and nearby
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Headington to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Headington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road. Close by, we cover Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Headington
Around Headington, we work in homes near English Faculty Library, St Andrew's Church and Holy Trinity Church. Nearby too are White Hart Inn (under half a mile south), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-east), Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (under half a mile west). For a walk, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Other local spots include Bury Knowle Park (under half a mile south-east)
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Headington
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Headington
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Headington.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
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What affects the price in Headington
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
