Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Bath repair for Kidlington, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
About our bath repair in Kidlington
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Kidlington as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Kidlington (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Kidlington?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Nearby places to Kidlington
What else we do in Kidlington
Landlord and trade work in Kidlington
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
FAQs for Kidlington
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you come to Kidlington?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Kidlington. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Where we work around Kidlington
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Clients in Kidlington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Kidlington to Birmingham (52 miles away).
Jobs in OX5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Kidlington on the A4260, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
What’s near Kidlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Church of St Mary and Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kidlington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
