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Bath chip & crack repair in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire
Bath repair in and around Swalcliffe: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Damage beneath the taps
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Swalcliffe
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bath repair at your home in Swalcliffe
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and deep scratches in acrylic, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Swalcliffe (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Swalcliffe
Swalcliffe is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit customers in Swalcliffe and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Swalcliffe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Swalcliffe to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
All of OX15 is within our area. From The Green, Bakers Lane and Brick Row or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Swalcliffe include Tadmarton (1 mile east), Burdrop (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile west), Sibford Gower (2 miles west) and Shutford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles north-east), Grimsbury (6 miles east) and Ruscote (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swalcliffe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter and St Paul, The Lampet Arms and Sibford School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bloxham Village Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Broughton Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Repairing versus replacing in Swalcliffe
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
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Landlord and trade work in Swalcliffe
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Oxfordshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Most clients in Swalcliffe get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Common questions in Swalcliffe
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Swalcliffe?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your OX15 postcode.
What we’re called out for in Swalcliffe
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
