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Bath chip & crack repair in Winson, Gloucestershire

Bath repair for Winson, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Winson

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Winson clients choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

About our bath repair in Winson

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you are dealing with rust spots around the plughole and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help, whatever the material.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Where
Winson (GL7)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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 pictures.

Honest limits

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Winson

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

How the visit works

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 morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

Most customers in Winson get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Questions from Winson

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

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

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

How much does bath repair cost in Winson?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you work in Winson?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Winson and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

When can I have a bath again?

Usually within a day, depending on the repair.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.

Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

Common problems we fix in Winson

A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Chips caused by builders

Questions to ask before booking

  • How to care for the finish
  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if they find more damage

10 questions to ask before booking

What affects the price in Winson

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material and finish

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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

Winson and nearby

Winson is about 6 miles north-east of Cirencester, in Gloucestershire. We visit customers in Winson and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Winson is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 48 miles away.

Every address in GL7 is covered. If you’re just outside Winson, we cover Arlington (2 miles south-east), Bibury (2 miles south-east), Chedworth (3 miles north-west), Northleach (4 miles north) and Sunhill (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (12 miles north-west), St Paul's (12 miles north-west), Cirencester (6 miles south-west), Lansdown (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Cleeve (15 miles north-west) and Fairview (12 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Winson

Around Winson, we work in homes near Church of St Michael. Further afield, we also cover the area around Arlington Mill Museum (1.7 miles south-east).

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