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Bath chip & crack repair in West Drayton, Greater London

Problem with your bath in West Drayton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in West Drayton

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Bath repair at your home in West Drayton

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Common call-outs are for a chip where the taps sit and chips on the rim or sides, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Area
West Drayton (UB7)
Area hub
Greater London
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

The process

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

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Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel

When to call us in West Drayton

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

People normally call us when they notice something like this:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Holes from dropped items

Questions to ask before you book

  • How your room will be protected
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What aftercare is recommended

Our hiring checklist

About West Drayton

West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. From the centre of West Drayton to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our jobs stretch from West Drayton to London (16 miles away).

Our visits in UB7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place. Close by, we cover Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).

Landmarks near West Drayton

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox and Pheasant pub, West Drayton Academy and Park Academy West London. Also close by are Lake Farm Country Park (1.7 miles east) and Church of St Martin (less than half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near West Drayton include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.

Map of West Drayton © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in West Drayton

Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for West Drayton. What changes the price is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Your questions about bath repair in West Drayton

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

When can I have a bath again?

Generally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Looking after it afterwards

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Store metal items away from the bath

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Repair or replace in West Drayton?

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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