Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair in Alicehead
Damaged bath in Alicehead? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Alicehead
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 fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. If you’re dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can typically put it right, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Alicehead (S45)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Alicehead
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Derbyshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Are there extra charges for Alicehead?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
For anyone letting property in or around Alicehead, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Other services in Alicehead
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alicehead
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Alicehead
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How your room will be protected
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Alicehead. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Alicehead and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Where we work around Alicehead
Alicehead is about 4 miles north-east of Matlock, in Derbyshire. We visit clients in Alicehead, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Alicehead is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Alicehead to Manchester (about 36 miles away).
Every address in S45 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Alicehead: Uppertown (1 mile south-west), Brockhurst (1 mile south), Slack (2 miles south), Lumsdale (3 miles south-west) and Matlock (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chesterfield (4 miles north-east), Belper (11 miles south), Heanor (14 miles south-east), Dronfield (8 miles north), Ripley (11 miles south) and Bolsover (9 miles east).
Near you in Alicehead
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Red Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Matlock station, about 4.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Walton Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Beeley Moor.
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