Shropshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Upper College, Shropshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Upper College, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair in Upper College without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips on the rim or sides.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Upper College (SY13)
- County
- Shropshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Upper College, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
FAQs for Upper College
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you come to Upper College?
We do. We send a technician to Upper College for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repairing versus replacing in Upper College
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: 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. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Signs you need bath repair in Upper College
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Covering Upper College
Upper College is about 6 miles west of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Across the SY13 area, a technician comes to you. Upper College is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 36 miles away.
Jobs in SY13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Upper College: Prees Higher Heath (1 mile north-west), Steel Heath (2 miles north-west), Prees Heath (2 miles north-west), Cotonwood (2 miles west) and Tilstock (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Shrewsbury (14 miles south), Market Drayton (6 miles east), Coleham (15 miles south), Kingsland (15 miles south), Whitchurch (5 miles north-west) and Belle Vue (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper College
In Upper College, that means homes near Church of St Chad. Upper College’s nearest station is Prees station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Soulton Hall Moat (3.2 miles south-west) and Whitchurch Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Not far away are Prees Heath Common and Hawk Lake.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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