Oxfordshire · England
Bath and surface repairs in OX12
Our technicians cover all of the OX12 postcode district, including Wantage, Grove and Charlton. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in OX12
- Wantage
- Grove
- Charlton
- East Hanney
- East Challow
- East Hendred
- West Hanney
- Letcombe Regis
- Ardington
- West Hendred
- Childrey
- Charney Bassett
- Denchworth
- Kingston Lisle
- Letcombe Bassett
- Sparsholt
- West Challow
- Lyford
- East Lockinge
- Farnborough
- Westcot
Our services across OX12
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in OX12
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips under the taps.
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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.
Prices in OX12
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for OX12. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Local landmarks in Wantage
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to King Alfred's, Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Mary's School. Other local landmarks include Betjeman Millennium Park (less than half a mile south-west), The Abingdon Arms (under half a mile south-east) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south). A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
How the damage happens
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
FAQs for OX12
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so OX12 is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
