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Bath chip & crack repair in Merton, Greater London

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Merton and across Greater London. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Holes from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Merton?

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Merton. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send pictures for a quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Bath repair at your home in Merton

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Location
Merton (SW19)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

What we are called out for in Merton

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.

The things clients usually mention when they call include:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

What a repair can’t fix

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel

How it works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

For a price in Merton, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Can I fix it myself?

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 typically cheaper.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Where we work around Merton

Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From the centre of Merton to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Merton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.

We cover every part of the SW19 postcode area. From High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A24 close by, Merton is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).

Near you in Merton

Around Merton, we work in homes near Wimbledon School of Art, Rutlish School and St John The Divine and the streets around them. You’ll also find Wandle Park (0.5 miles north-east), Merton Abbey Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Nelson Arms (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Merton is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.

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Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Why book with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

See our full price list and bath cost comparison.

FAQs for Merton

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

How long before I can use the bath?

Normally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.

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