Oxfordshire · England
Bath Repair in Stratton Audley
Bath repair across Stratton Audley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Bath repair in Stratton Audley without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or sides and deep scratches in acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Stratton Audley
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
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.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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What else we do in Stratton Audley
Common problems we fix in Stratton Audley
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About Stratton Audley
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We travel to customers in Stratton Audley, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 50 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of OX27. Streets in the area include Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Stratton Audley: Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stratton Audley
We visit homes around Cooper School and Church of St Mary and St Edburga. The closest station to Stratton Audley is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stratton Audley includes Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Questions from Stratton Audley
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Repairing versus replacing in Stratton Audley
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stratton Audley
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
