Reading · England
Bath Repair in Sonning Common
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Sonning Common, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Sonning Common, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you’re dealing with chips caused by builders and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Reading.
- Location
- Sonning Common (RG4, RG9)
- Region
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Sonning Common, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, 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 next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Your questions about bath repair in Sonning Common
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Sonning Common. The price reflects:
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Sonning Common. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Do you need bath repair in Sonning Common?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
About Sonning Common
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. We travel to clients in Sonning Common, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 34 places in Reading. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: RG4 and RG9. From Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). Sonning Common is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
What’s near Sonning Common
Around Sonning Common, we work in homes near Sonning Common Primary School, The Church of Christ the King and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. You’ll also find Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile north) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
