Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kencot, Oxfordshire
Bath repair across Kencot and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Kencot and the surrounding area
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Kencot is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Kencot to Birmingham (52 miles away).
We work across the OX18 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Filkins (2 miles west), Langford (2 miles south-west), Shilton (2 miles north) and Broughton Poggs (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kencot
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Carterton Community College, St Peter's Church of England School and The Plough pub. Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
About our bath repair in Kencot
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most often call us about rust spots around the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Kencot (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Kencot
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Kencot questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Are there extra charges for Kencot?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kencot
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
- No extra charge for your area
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
