Bristol · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ridgeway, Bristol
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Ridgeway, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ridgeway as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
How we handle bath repair in Ridgeway
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about a chip where the taps sit and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Ridgeway (BS16, BS5, BS15)
- County
- Bristol
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ridgeway
What else we do in Ridgeway
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 1 mile south of Fishponds, in Bristol. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Ridgeway is one of 89 places in Bristol where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 74 miles away.
We work across BS16, BS5 and BS15. Jobs here include addresses on Oak Lane, Star Lane and Maggs Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Crofts End (1 mile south), Fishponds (1 mile north), Chester Park (1 mile south-east), Whiteway (1 mile south) and Mayfield Park (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bristol (3 miles west), Bedminster (4 miles south-west), Cotham (3 miles west), Canon's Marsh (3 miles south-west), Southville (3 miles south-west) and Windmill Hill (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ridgeway
In Ridgeway, that means homes near The Old Tavern Public House, St John's and Chester Park Junior School, among other places. You will also find Bristol Brunel Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Snuff Mills (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barton Regis Rural District (0.9 miles west) and Blackberry Hill Hospital (0.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Tarn Lake and Lodge Hill.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
FAQs for Ridgeway
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Are there extra charges for Ridgeway?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Signs you need bath repair in Ridgeway
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Store metal items away from the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
