Birmingham · England
Bath and surface repairs in B45
Our technicians cover all of the B45 postcode district, which takes in Gannow Green, Rednal and Barnt Green. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in B45
- Gannow Green
- Rednal
- Barnt Green
- Rubery
- Lickey
- Kendal End
- Cofton Hackett
- Lickey Hills
- Birmingham
- Longbridge
- Cofton Common
What we do in B45
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Sink & basin repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Tile repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Bath repair at your home in B45
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and chips on the rim or sides.
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.
What you will pay
Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
What’s near Gannow Green
Our clients here include homes close to St Chad's Church, Reaside Academy and Frankley Community High School and the streets around them. Also close by are Colmers School (1.3 miles east) and Cofton Park (1.9 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Longbridge station, about 2.2 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rubery Hill Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Castlebourne folly (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Gannow Green include Chaddesley Woods National Nature Reserve and Bilberry Hill.
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
What we’re called out for in B45
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
Repairing versus replacing
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. Repairing it leaves it where it is.
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Materials and what they mean for 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 what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Your questions about bath repair in B45
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.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
