Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair in Ambaston
Problem with your bath in Ambaston? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Repair or replace in Ambaston?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle bath repair in Ambaston
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with rust spots around the plughole and a chipped rim or side, we can help, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel alike.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Ambaston (DE72)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ambaston
What else we do in Ambaston
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Common questions in Ambaston
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, depending on the repair.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Where we work around Ambaston
Ambaston is about 3 miles west of Long Eaton, in Derbyshire. From the centre of Ambaston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 532 places in Derbyshire. We work right across the region, from Ambaston to Birmingham (36 miles away).
All of DE72 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Draycott (1 mile north-east), Elvaston (1 mile north-west), Thulston (1 mile west), Church Wilne (1 mile east) and Shardlow (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (11 miles south-west), Ilkeston (6 miles north), Long Eaton (3 miles east), Belper (11 miles north-west), Heanor (9 miles north) and Ripley (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Ambaston
Our customers here include homes close to St Mary's Church, Shardlow Hall and Draycott Community Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Spondon station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Elvaston Castle (1.3 miles west) and Aston Hall Hospital (2.3 miles south).
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Ambaston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ambaston as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
When to call us in Ambaston
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
Common reasons people in Ambaston contact us include:
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ambaston
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
