Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shipton, Gloucestershire
Fixed-price bath repair in Shipton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Shipton
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Common call-outs are for damage beneath the taps and a kit repair that didn’t last, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Gloucestershire.
- Location
- Shipton (GL54)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Do you need bath repair in Shipton?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Shipton. The price comes down to:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Shipton
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
FAQs for Shipton
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Store metal items away from the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Landlord and trade work in Shipton
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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 Shipton
Also in Shipton
Shipton and the surrounding area
Shipton is about 6 miles east of Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shipton is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Here we cover the GL54 postcode area. Close by, we cover Shipton Solars (1 mile west), Andoversford (1 mile north-west), Withington (2 miles south), Charlton Kings (4 miles west) and Chedworth (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (6 miles west), Gloucester (12 miles west), Stroud (15 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (12 miles north-west), St Paul's (6 miles north-west) and Cirencester (11 miles south).
Around Shipton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Andoversford Primary School, Church of St Oswald and Frogmill Inn, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cheltenham General Hospital (5.6 miles west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
