Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Alston, Cumbria
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Alston. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. 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.
Bath repair in Alston, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can normally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Alston (CA9)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Repair or replace in Alston?
Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Alston clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Alston questions
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What we’re called out for in Alston
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Common reasons people in Alston contact us include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Our work in Alston
Alston is about 16 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Jobs in Alston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Alston is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 34 miles away.
Here we cover the CA9 postcode area. From Church Road, Station Road and Overburn or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Alston is on the A686 and A689, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Alston include Leadgate (2 miles south-west), Unthank (8 miles south-west), Bearsbridge (8 miles north-east), Gamblesby (8 miles south-west) and Lanehead (8 miles east).
Around Alston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Samuel King's School, Victoria Inn and Church of St Augustine, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Hub Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Alston Community Hospital (within half a mile south-west).
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The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Most clients in Alston get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Alston. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from photos 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
