Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Longford, Shropshire
Problem with your bath in Longford? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Bath repair at your home in Longford
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about rusty patches near the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Longford (TF9)
- Area hub
- Shropshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Longford
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover Longford?
We do. We send a technician to Longford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Repairing versus replacing in Longford
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
About Longford
Longford is about 2 miles west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Longford is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire we cover. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
Every address in TF9 is covered. Nearby, we also work in Longslow (1 mile north-east), Bletchley (1 mile west), Moretonwood (2 miles north-west), Newstreet Lane (2 miles north-west) and Calverhall (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Whitchurch (8 miles north-west), Monkmoor (15 miles south-west), Underdale (15 miles south-west), Wem (9 miles west), Ditherington (15 miles south-west) and Heathgates (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Longford
We visit homes around Church of Saint Margaret, Moreton Say CofE Primary School and Grove School. Well-known places in the area include Market Drayton Museum And Resource Centre (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Hawk Lake and Quarry Wood.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Nearby places to Longford
Other services in Longford
Signs you need bath repair in Longford
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips on the rim or sides
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
