South Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Old Down, South Gloucestershire
Our repair technicians come to Old Down 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
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Old Down, done in place
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. If you’re dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and holes from dropped items, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Old Down (BS32)
- County
- South Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Old Down
Old Down is about 2 miles south-west of Thornbury, in South Gloucestershire. Anywhere in BS32, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 110 towns and villages across South Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 67 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BS32. You will find streets such as The Down, The Inner Down and The Crescent. We also travel to Lower Hazel (1 mile east), Tockington (1 mile south-west), Rudgeway (1 mile south-east), Alveston (1 mile north-east) and Olveston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kingswood (10 miles south), Mangotsfield (7 miles south-east), Yate (6 miles south-east), Fishponds (7 miles south), Bradley Stoke (4 miles south) and Patchway (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Old Down
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, The Swan pub and Marlwood School. The nearest railway station is Pilning station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Thornbury and District Museum (2 miles north-east) and Thornbury Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
What affects the price in Old Down
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Old Down. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Repair or replace in Old Down?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Old Down questions
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you need bath repair in Old Down?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
