West Berkshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Theale, West Berkshire
Damaged bath in Theale? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Repairs by material
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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Bath repair in Theale, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
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
- Theale (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get 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 will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Questions from Theale
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Repair or replace in Theale?
Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Theale and the surrounding area
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Jobs in Theale are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 43 miles away.
Jobs in RG7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Bath Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
What’s near Theale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Theale Green Community School, Theale Green Community School and Red Lion pub, among other places. Nearby too are Calcot Park (2 miles east), Church of the Holy Trinity (within half a mile north-west) and Theale C.E. Primary School (less than half a mile west). Theale has its own railway station: Theale station. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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.
What affects the price in Theale
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Common problems we fix in Theale
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.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Damage beneath the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Places near Theale
What else we do in Theale
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
