Bathtub chip and crack repair in Austin, fixed before it turns into a leak
Chips, cracks, rust around the drain and old fixture holes are filled, sanded flush and blended to match the tub. We do it as a repair on its own or as the first step of refinishing the whole surface, and we’ll tell you which makes sense from your photos.
Bathtub chip repair, crack repair and rust repair without replacing the tub
Chips
Around the drain, on the rim, or where something heavy landed. We fill the chip, sand it flush and blend it to match the tub.
Cracks
We fill and reinforce the crack, then blend it or refinish over it. A large crack in a fiberglass floor means rebuilding the floor from below. Fiberglass floor repair.
Rust
Rust around the drain and overflow is removed and the spot repaired before the tub is refinished. Cast iron tubs.
Holes
Mounting holes from grab bars, soap dishes and old fixtures are filled, reinforced where needed and blended into the finish.
Every repair carries a 1-year warranty.
A refinish that is peeling
A coating in this state comes off down to the original surface, and the tub is refinished under our warranty. A tub or shower floor that gives underfoot is a fiberglass repair.
Chip repair on its own, or repair and refinish the whole tub
A repair on its own
Chips, cracks and rust spots can be repaired and blended on their own. On an older finish the repair may show a little, and we’ll tell you that from your photos before you decide.
Repair and refinish together
The repairs go in first and the whole tub is refinished over them, so the repair disappears under the new finish. You choose the color, and the tub carries the 5-year adhesion warranty. How refinishing works.
Bathtub repair before and after, a hole, a worn floor and a cracked tub
How a bathtub chip or crack repair is done
Send us photos
One of the whole tub and one close-up of the damage. We’ll tell you whether a repair alone will do or the tub should be refinished, and give you a price for each.
Prepare the spot
Loose material and rust come out, and the area is cleaned so the filler bonds.
Fill and sand
We fill the damage, reinforce it with fiberglass where it needs it, and sand it flush to the shape of the tub.
Blend or refinish
The repair is blended to match the tub, or the whole tub is refinished over it. Ready to use in 24 to 48 hours.
Fiberglass repair, cast iron tubs and jet removal, related services
Fiberglass tub and shower repair
Cracked and soft fiberglass floors rebuilt from below, then refinished.
02Cast iron and clawfoot tubs
Rust and worn enamel repaired, and the tub refinished where it sits.
03Jetted tubs and jet removal
Jets removed and the openings sealed with fiberglass before refinishing.
04How pricing works
Repairs are listed separately in the quote, with a 1-year warranty.
Common questions about bathtub chip and crack repair
Can you fix a chip without refinishing the whole tub?
Yes. Chips, cracks and rust spots can be repaired and blended on their own. On an older finish the repair may show a little; refinishing the whole surface makes it disappear. We’ll tell you which makes sense from your photos.
Will the repair match the rest of the tub?
The repair is filled and blended to match the tub. On an older finish it may show a little up close. Refinishing the whole tub makes it one even surface.
Can a cracked bathtub be repaired?
Yes. Cracks are filled and reinforced, then blended or refinished over. A large crack in a fiberglass floor is rebuilt from below. Fiberglass repair covers it.
Can you fill holes where a grab bar or soap dish was?
Yes. Mounting holes from grab bars, soap dishes and old fixtures are filled, reinforced where needed and blended into the finish.
How long does a repair take?
A repair done with a refinish is part of the same visit, and most tubs take 3 to 5 hours. A large fiberglass crack repair can take two days. The tub is ready to use in 24 to 48 hours.
Is the repair covered by a warranty?
Yes. Chip, crack and hole repairs carry a 1-year warranty, and a refinished surface carries the 5-year adhesion warranty. A copy of the warranty and the care and use instructions comes with the invoice.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size and number of repairs and whether the tub is being refinished too. How pricing works, or text photos to (512) 452-4352 for a price.
More answers on the bathtub refinishing questions page.
Bathtub repair reviews, from customers on Google
“My shower and tub were refinished by Nico and it looks amazing. Of course once it was ready to use I was trying to hang a picture, dropped it and put a scratch in the tub. Nico came out to fix it and you’d never know it happened. It all looks so good and brightens up my bathroom.”Pam V. · June 2026 · Google review
“Great job, can’t even tell where the repair was made!”Rick J. · July 2025 · Google review
“When we first moved into our home, the previous homeowner had ‘refinished’ the tub themselves. It started peeling immediately. I tried removing the chipping paint myself, but struggled. Advanced Refinish had my bath stripped, primed, and refinished within four hours, and they even redid the caulk around the bath.”Bee F. · July 2024 · Google review
Free bathtub repair quote. Text us a close-up to start.
Send one photo of the whole tub and one close-up of the chip, crack or hole. We’ll reply with a price for the repair on its own and for repairing and refinishing the tub, usually the same day.
Faster: text us photos for a quote(512) 452-4352