Reading · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kidmore End, Reading
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Kidmore End, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Deep scratches in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Kidmore End
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and rust spots around the plughole, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Kidmore End. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
You don’t 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Kidmore End questions
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Kidmore End?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Kidmore End and nearby
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Kidmore End to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Kidmore End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 39 miles away.
Our visits in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Kidmore End
Our clients here include homes close to The Warwick School, Pack Horse Public House and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, among other places. Nearby too are Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Church of St John the Baptist (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Kidmore End includes Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
Nearby places to Kidmore End
What else we do in Kidmore End
Common problems we fix in Kidmore End
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Different materials, different repairs
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 what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Repairing versus replacing in Kidmore End
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Kidmore End clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
