Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shiplake Cross. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips on the rim or sides
How we handle bath repair in Shiplake Cross
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. If you’re dealing with deep scratches in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Common problems we fix in Shiplake Cross
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Shiplake Cross contact us are:
- Chips caused by builders
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- Who turns up on the day
About Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Shiplake Cross to London (35 miles away).
Our visits in RG9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close. Close by, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Shiplake Cross
We visit homes around The Piggott School, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Shiplake Church of England School, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Peter and St Paul (within half a mile south-east) and The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Repair or replace in Shiplake Cross?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shiplake Cross
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shiplake Cross
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Towns and villages near Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you cover Shiplake Cross?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Shiplake Cross from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
