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Bath chip & crack repair in Mottingham, Greater London
Fixed-price bath repair in Mottingham and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair in Mottingham, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for a cracked acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Mottingham customers choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
If you manage property in Mottingham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Nearby places to Mottingham
Other services in Mottingham
Repairs by material
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.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What affects the price in Mottingham
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Your questions about bath repair in Mottingham
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, 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.
About Mottingham
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Mottingham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SE9, SE12 and BR1. We regularly work on streets such as Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road. We also cover the places around Mottingham: Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Mottingham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, Chinbrook Meadows and Jubilee International Church, among other places. Nearby too are Marvels Lane Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Grove Park station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
