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Bath chip & crack repair in South Wraxall, Wiltshire

Bath repair across South Wraxall and nearby, generally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in South Wraxall?

Bath repair in South Wraxall without replacing anything

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. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and cracks in an acrylic bath, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
South Wraxall (BA15)
Area hub
Wiltshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace in South Wraxall?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

How to care for the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Rinse it down after each bath

There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

South Wraxall and the surrounding area

South Wraxall is about 2 miles north of Bradford-on-Avon, in Wiltshire. From the centre of South Wraxall to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 425 towns and villages across Wiltshire. Our jobs stretch from South Wraxall to Birmingham (about 77 miles away).

We work across BA15. If you are just outside South Wraxall, we cover Lower Wraxall (1 mile south), Bradford Leigh (2 miles south), Little Ashley (2 miles south-west), Monkton Farleigh (2 miles west) and Pinckney Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Trowbridge (5 miles south), Chippenham (7 miles north-east), Calne (11 miles east), Devizes (11 miles east), Westbury (9 miles south) and Melksham (5 miles east).

Around South Wraxall

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Laurence School, Stonar School and Church of St James and the streets around them. The closest station to South Wraxall is Bradford-On-Avon station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Trowbridge Community Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Bradford Without (2.5 miles south).

Map of South Wraxall © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from South Wraxall

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Are there extra charges for South Wraxall?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Signs you need bath repair in South Wraxall

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Chips under the taps

Questions to ask before booking

  • What prep work is covered
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before you book

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

What a repair cannot fix

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in South Wraxall

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
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