Reading · England
Bath Repair for Lower Caversham homes
Damaged bath in Lower Caversham? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
About our bath repair in Lower Caversham
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and a cracked acrylic bath.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lower Caversham (RG4, RG1)
- Region
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Our work in Lower Caversham
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Lower Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading we cover. We work right across the region, from Lower Caversham to London (about 37 miles away).
All of RG4 and RG1 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lower Caversham
Around Lower Caversham, we work in homes near St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Eldon Square and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east), Kendrick School (0.9 miles south), St John the Baptist (less than half a mile north-west) and University of Reading library (1.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Lower Caversham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Lower Caversham
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you cover the entire of Reading?
We cover the whole UK, including Lower Caversham and the rest of Reading. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your RG4 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What affects the price in Lower Caversham
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Lower Caversham. What changes the price is:
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You do not need a survey visit. 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.
When to call us in Lower Caversham
Rust generally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
