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Bath chip & crack repair in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Nettlebed, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair in Nettlebed without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Nettlebed (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Nettlebed. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common questions in Nettlebed
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Nettlebed and nearby
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We travel to customers in Nettlebed and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Nettlebed is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 39 miles away.
Every address in RG9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Around Nettlebed
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Bartholomew, The Sun Inn Public House and Nettlebed Community School, among other places. Open spaces near Nettlebed include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Common problems we fix in Nettlebed
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
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What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
For a price in Nettlebed, photos are the quickest way: 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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For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
