Warwickshire · England

Bath Repair for Idlicote homes

Bath repair across Idlicote and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Idlicote

How we handle bath repair in Idlicote

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’s level with the surrounding surface. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and damage beneath the taps.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Area
Idlicote (CV36)
Area hub
Warwickshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

Landlords, agents and businesses in Idlicote

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

What affects the price in Idlicote

Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Idlicote. What changes the price is:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CV36 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Your questions about bath repair in Idlicote

Is a bath repair permanent?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

How long before I can use the bath?

Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.

Are there extra charges for Idlicote?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

What a repair can’t fix

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Idlicote

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Advice

About Idlicote

Idlicote is about 9 miles south-east of Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire. Jobs in Idlicote are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 324 towns and villages across Warwickshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 29 miles away.

All of CV36 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Idlicote, we cover Whatcote (1 mile east), Upper Brailes (3 miles south-east), Upper Tysoe (3 miles east), Middle Tysoe (3 miles east) and Lower Brailes (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Warwick (13 miles north), Royal Leamington Spa (14 miles north), Stratford-upon-Avon (9 miles north-west), Leamington Spa (14 miles north), Southam (14 miles north-east) and Alcester (15 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Idlicote

Our clients here include homes close to Church of Saint James the Great and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Ellen Badger Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and King John's Castle (4.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Idlicote include Castle Hill.

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What we are called out for in Idlicote

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Chips along the edge of the bath

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before you book

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