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Bath chip & crack repair in Shadwell, Greater London
Bath repair in Shadwell without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Shadwell
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
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The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your SE16 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Questions from Shadwell
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Covering Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shadwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Our visits in SE16, E1 and E1W are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road. Shadwell is on the A101 and A126, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Shadwell include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Around Shadwell
In Shadwell, that means homes near Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Prospect of Whitby pub and Russia Dock Woodland, among other places. Nearby too are Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west), St Paul's Church (less than half a mile north-west), St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west) and Bacon's College (under half a mile south-east). Shadwell has its own railway station: Wapping station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Shadwell includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north)
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Common problems we fix in Shadwell
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Common reasons people in Shadwell contact us are:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re 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.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
What we cannot put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
