Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Ashford in the Water homes
Bath repair in Ashford in the Water without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Ashford in the Water
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and snagging damage from a refit, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Ashford in the Water (DE45)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Ashford in the Water
Ashford in the Water is about 9 miles east of Buxton, in Derbyshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Ashford in the Water to Manchester (about 27 miles away).
Our visits in DE45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Vicarage Lane, Hill Cross and Highfield or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Ashford in the Water, we cover Great Longstone (1 mile north), Little Longstone (1 mile north), Taddington (4 miles west), Flagg (4 miles west) and Priestcliffe (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chesterfield (11 miles east), Buxton (9 miles west), Dronfield (11 miles north-east), Staveley (15 miles east), Matlock (9 miles south-east) and Clay Cross (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Ashford in the Water
In Ashford in the Water, that means homes near Longstone CofE Primary School, Ashford Arms and Church of Holy Trinity. Nearby too are Lady Manners School (1.7 miles south-east) and St Anselm's School (1.3 miles south-east). Other landmarks nearby include Castle Hill (4.1 miles north-east) and Bakewell Urban District (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taddington Moor.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ashford in the Water, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Common problems we fix in Ashford in the Water
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Derbyshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ashford in the Water. The price reflects:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
If you are in Ashford in the Water and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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What else we do in Ashford in the Water
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Common questions in Ashford in the Water
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Do you work in Ashford in the Water?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Ashford in the Water from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
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