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Bath Repair for Wichelstowe homes

Local bath repair for Wichelstowe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

Repairs from £95
Impact holes in acrylic
An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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How we handle bath repair in Wichelstowe

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a chipped rim or side.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location: Wichelstowe (SN1, SN5, SN4)
Region: Swindon
Warranty: A year, on every repair
Quote: From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call: 0345 017 0787
Updated: 23 October 2026

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Before we arrive

Let us know which floor the room is on
Let the surface dry out before the visit
Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

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Advice

Repair, re-enamel or replace your bath?

About Wichelstowe

Wichelstowe is about 1 mile south-east of Freshbrook, in Swindon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Swindon, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 64 miles away.

Our visits in SN1, SN5 and SN4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Mill Lane, Arnhill Road and Marden Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Wichelstowe include South Leaze (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north-west), Freshbrook (1 mile north-west), Lydiard Tregoze (2 miles west) and Shaw (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stratton St Margaret (4 miles north-east), Royal Wootton Bassett (4 miles west), Haydon Wick (3 miles north), Priory Vale (4 miles north), Upper Stratton (4 miles north-east) and Dorcan (4 miles east).

Around Wichelstowe

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Toothill Church, Swindon Central Library and East Wichel Primary School & Nursery and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Commonweal School (0.9 miles north-east), Town Gardens (1.2 miles east), The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College (1.1 miles south-east) and The Village Tavern (0.9 miles north-west). Wichelstowe’s nearest station is Swindon station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Rodbourne Cheney (2 miles north) and Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Museum (1.4 miles north-east).

Map of Wichelstowe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

How much damage there is
How hard the colour is to match
Access to the area
Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

A clear, close picture of the problem area
The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Details of any past repairs
One picture of the whole bath

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Common questions in Wichelstowe

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Do you come to Wichelstowe?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Wichelstowe and the rest of Swindon. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

Why Wichelstowe customers choose us

Everything repaired in place
One-year guarantee on every repair
One price list for the entire UK
CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What we’re called out for in Wichelstowe

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

Keep an eye out for these signs: