West Berkshire · England
Bath Repair in Longlane
We travel to Longlane for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
About our bath repair in Longlane
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can help.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Signs you need bath repair in Longlane
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What affects the price in Longlane
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Longlane questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across West Berkshire.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a few hours.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
If you are in Longlane and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Also in Longlane
Repairing versus replacing in Longlane
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longlane
- One price list for the whole UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, we come to you. Our technicians cover 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. From Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Longlane
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Curridge Primary School, Holy Trinity and The Bunk Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Longlane is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
