South Gloucestershire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Redwick, South Gloucestershire

Bath repair in Redwick without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Chips under the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Redwick

Bath repair in Redwick, done in place

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We’re frequently asked to fix holes from dropped items and a chip where the taps sit, across roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
Redwick (BS35)
Area hub
South Gloucestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

What we do, step by step

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. 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 price.

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What we cannot put right

We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

What affects the price in Redwick

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How many areas need work
  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:

  • Any details about the material
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Redwick

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

About Redwick

Redwick is about 5 miles north-west of Bradley Stoke, in South Gloucestershire. From the centre of Redwick to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 110 places in South Gloucestershire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 70 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: BS35. That includes homes on Wick Road, Severn Road and Redwick Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Redwick: Pilning (1 mile south-east), New Passage (1 mile north-west), Severn Beach (1 mile south-west), Northwick (1 mile north-east) and Marsh Common (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kingswood (10 miles south-east), Mangotsfield (8 miles south-east), Yate (10 miles east), Fishponds (8 miles south-east), Bradley Stoke (5 miles south-east) and Thornbury (6 miles north-east).

What’s near Redwick

Our clients here include homes close to St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary, Church of St Peter and Pilning Playing Fields, among other places. Redwick’s nearest station is Severn Beach station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Mall (3.6 miles south-east) and Brentry Hospital (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Red Hill and Tarn Lake.

Map of Redwick © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.

What we’re called out for in Redwick

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Customers generally contact us about:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

What your quote should include

  • Aftercare advice
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

FAQs for Redwick

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Redwick included. Travel is included in the price.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Generally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

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