Reading · England
Bath Repair in Play Hatch
Bath repair across Play Hatch and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Bath repair in Play Hatch, done in place
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the following day. If you are dealing with an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
If you are in Play Hatch and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
What affects the price in Play Hatch
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Play Hatch. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Most customers in Play Hatch get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Landlord and trade work in Play Hatch
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Repairing versus replacing in Play Hatch
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Places near Play Hatch
Also in Play Hatch
About Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Jobs in Play Hatch are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading. Our nearest city page is London, about 36 miles away.
Jobs in RG4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane, all of which we cover. We also travel to Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Play Hatch
Our customers here include homes close to St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Reading Blue Coat School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Andrew's Church (1 mile east), The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.1 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
Play Hatch questions
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
