Solihull · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Oldwich Lane, Solihull
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Oldwich Lane and across Solihull. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
About our bath repair in Oldwich Lane
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and damage beneath the taps.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Oldwich Lane (B93, CV8)
- Area hub
- Solihull
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Oldwich Lane
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What affects the price in Oldwich Lane
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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Other services in Oldwich Lane
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Oldwich Lane
Oldwich Lane is about 5 miles west of Kenilworth, in Solihull. From the centre of Oldwich Lane to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Oldwich Lane is one of 33 towns and villages in Solihull where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 11 miles away.
Every address in B93 and CV8 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Sparrow Cock Lane, Oldwich Lane West and Old Green Lane. If you’re just outside Oldwich Lane, we cover Chadwick End (1 mile south-west), Fen End (1 mile north-east), Baddesley Clinton (1 mile south), Temple Balsall (1 mile north) and Wroxall (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Solihull (5 miles north-west), Monkspath (5 miles west), Knowle (3 miles north-west), Elmdon Heath (5 miles north-west), Bentley Heath (3 miles west) and Dorridge (3 miles west).
What’s near Oldwich Lane
Typical jobs here are in homes near Heart of England School. The nearest railway station is Lapworth station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Baddesley Clinton (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Oxpen Meadow Lake.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
