Gloucestershire · England
Bath Repair for Waterlane homes
We travel to Waterlane for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Repairing versus replacing in Waterlane
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Waterlane customers choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
How we handle bath repair in Waterlane
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a cracked acrylic bath.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Waterlane (GL6)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
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What else we do in Waterlane
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Common questions in Waterlane
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How much does bath repair cost in Waterlane?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your GL6 postcode.
Waterlane and nearby
Waterlane is about 5 miles east of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Jobs in Waterlane are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Waterlane is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Waterlane to Birmingham (about 51 miles away).
Jobs in GL6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Bournes Green (1 mile south-west), Oakridge Lynch (1 mile south-west), Battlescombe (1 mile north), Bisley (1 mile north-west) and France Lynch (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (11 miles north), Gloucester (9 miles north-west), Stroud (5 miles west), St Paul's (11 miles north), Cirencester (7 miles east) and Lansdown (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Waterlane
Around Waterlane, we work in homes near Sapperton Valley, Thomas Keble School and Oakridge Parochial School. The closest station to Waterlane is Stroud station, about 4.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Stroud General Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Miserden Castle (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Siccaridge Wood.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
When to call us in Waterlane
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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Waterlane, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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