Reading · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Whitley, Reading
Our technicians come to Whitley 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
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
Whitley: your questions answered
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Whitley. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Bath repair in Whitley, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are rust spots around the plughole and chips along the edge of the bath.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Whitley and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace in Whitley?
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. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 Whitley clients choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the whole UK
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Whether you’re in the middle of Whitley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Whitley is one of 34 places in Reading we cover. Our jobs stretch from Whitley to London (about 38 miles away).
Every address in RG2, RG1 and RG19 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Whitley: Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Crosfields School, Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School and Pearman's Copse, among other places. You’ll also find John Madejski Academy (within half a mile south), University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east), St Agnes (within half a mile north) and World Turned Upside Down pub (within half a mile west). The closest station to Whitley is Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Repairs by material
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 is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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When to call us in Whitley
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Whitley. The price reflects:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in Whitley, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
