Gloucestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shipton Solars, Gloucestershire
Bath repair for Shipton Solars, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Shipton Solars
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about rust spots around the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Shipton Solars (GL54)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Shipton Solars
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Shipton Solars?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Shipton Solars and the surrounding area
Shipton Solars is about 5 miles south-east of Fairview, in Gloucestershire. Wherever you are in the GL54 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: GL54. If you are just outside Shipton Solars, we cover Shipton (1 mile east), Andoversford (1 mile north-west), Withington (2 miles south), Charlton Kings (4 miles north-west) and Battledown (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (6 miles west), Gloucester (12 miles west), Stroud (14 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (12 miles north-west), St Paul's (6 miles north-west) and Cirencester (11 miles south).
Around Shipton Solars
We visit homes around St Mary's Church, Andoversford Primary School and Frogmill Inn and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cheltenham General Hospital (5.3 miles west).
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
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Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Shipton Solars. The price comes down to:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Signs you need bath repair in Shipton Solars
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 enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
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.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
