Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Down, Shropshire
Damaged bath in The Down? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Bath repair in The Down, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and a kit repair that didn’t last, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- The Down (WV16)
- County
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in The Down
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Repair or replace in The Down?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for The Down. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why The Down clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we are called out for in The Down
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Also near The Down
What else we do in The Down
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Covering The Down
The Down is about 3 miles south-west of Bridgnorth, in Shropshire. Whether you’re in the middle of The Down or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. The Down is one of 433 places in Shropshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Jobs in WV16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around The Down: Eardington (2 miles east), Oldbury (2 miles north-east), Tasley (2 miles north), Morville (3 miles north) and Bridgnorth (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Madeley (9 miles north), Ludlow (14 miles south-west), Shifnal (12 miles north), Broseley (7 miles north), Albrighton (12 miles north-east) and Church Stretton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near The Down
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Oldbury Wells School. A little further out are Bridgnorth Community Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Chetton Heritage Museum (0.7 miles south-west).
- Local facilities include Bridgnorth (2.9 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
If you’re in The Down and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
