Oki, just got my first quote....
£750!
Thats for full bumper to be stripped all the way back, reglassed, repainted etc.
The opinion was that a small repair of the area would only recrack rather rapidly.
It cost me less for the bumper, spray and fitment in the first place.
so, off to the next bodyshop.
(thanks for the help Lee, these comments are in no way a reflection on your brothers place. I just simply cannot afford that kinda repair at the moment, If I could, Id have booked her in today)