Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Old Way, Somerset
Bath repair in and around Old Way: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Old Way, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are rusty patches near the plughole and chips along the edge of the bath.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Old Way as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Old Way (TA19)
- County
- Somerset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Also in Old Way
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Your questions about bath repair in Old Way
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
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.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What affects the price in Old Way
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Old Way customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Common problems we fix in Old Way
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Old Way and nearby
Old Way is about 6 miles north-east of Chard, in Somerset. Jobs in Old Way are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 640 towns and villages across Somerset.
Here we cover the TA19 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Ilton (1 mile west), Rapps (2 miles west), Ilminster (2 miles south), Dowlish Ford (2 miles south) and Moolham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Taunton (10 miles north-west), Bridgwater (13 miles north), Yeovil (11 miles east), Chard (6 miles south-west), Wellington (14 miles west) and Street (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Way
Around Old Way, we work in homes near St Mary and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, The Wyndham Arms and Church of St Peter and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chard Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
