Reading · England
Bath Repair in West Reading
Bath repair in West Reading without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
How we handle bath repair in West Reading
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the next day. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about snagging damage from a refit and chips along the edge of the bath.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in West Reading and across Reading.
- Where
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
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FAQs for West Reading
Do you cover West Reading?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to West Reading from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
About West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from West Reading to London (about 39 miles away).
Jobs in RG30, RG1 and RG31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find West Reading on the A4, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside West Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
What’s near West Reading
In West Reading, that means homes near Battle School, Battle School and The Rose And Thistle Public House. Also close by are Round Copse (1.4 miles west), The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west) and Church of St Mark (under half a mile north-west). West Reading has its own railway station: Reading West station. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
If you are in West Reading and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Reading
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Reading and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
