Oxfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Shipton-under-Wychwood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips under the taps
Do you need bath repair in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the room is protected while they work
Bath repair at your home in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and rust spots around the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Shipton-under-Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shipton-under-Wychwood to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 44 miles away.
All of OX7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Shipton-under-Wychwood: Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Near you in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Around Shipton-under-Wychwood, we work in homes near Church of St Mary, Wychwood Church of England Primary School and The Wychwood Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shipton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
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 have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes two to three hours for most chips, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Landlord and trade work in Shipton-under-Wychwood
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shipton-under-Wychwood as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Your questions about bath repair in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
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 you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are there extra charges for Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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 doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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