West Berkshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Bath repair for Swallowfield, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Swallowfield. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Bath repair in Swallowfield, done in place
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the day after. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most often call us about chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
Questions from Swallowfield
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
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.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What we are called out for in Swallowfield
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Where we work around Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Swallowfield is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Swallowfield to London (38 miles away).
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode area. From The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Swallowfield: Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Swallowfield
In Swallowfield, that means homes near Lambs Lane Primary School, Church of All Saints and Swallowfield Meadow and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oakbank (1.8 miles north) and The Crown pub (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Swallowfield includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swallowfield
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Swallowfield, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
