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Bath chip & crack repair in Old Town, Greater London
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Old Town, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair in Old Town, done in place
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. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips on the rim or sides.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Old Town?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
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DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo 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 no obligation.
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Where we work around Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Old Town to London (about 9 miles away).
Jobs in CR0, CR9 and CR90 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Old Town, we cover Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Town
We visit homes around St Andrew's CofE School, Rutherford School and The Minster Nursery and Infant School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Gun Tavern (under half a mile north-east), Duppas Hill (less than half a mile south-west) and Croydon Minster (within half a mile south-west). Old Town has its own railway station: West Croydon station. Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (within half a mile east)
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Old Town questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover Old Town?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Old Town for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
