Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Astcote, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Astcote, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Astcote without replacing anything
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chip where the taps sit, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Astcote (NN12)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Astcote
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Astcote. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
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’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Astcote and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Astcote: your questions answered
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Astcote included. Travel is included in the price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Where we work around Astcote
Astcote is about 3 miles north of Towcester, in Northamptonshire. Our technicians come to customers in Astcote and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Astcote is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Here we cover the NN12 postcode area. You will find streets such as High Street, Shoe Maker Close and Suttons Walk. We also travel to Eastcote (1 mile north-east), Pattishall (1 mile north-west), Cold Higham (1 mile west), Grimscote (2 miles west) and Greens Norton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (7 miles north-east), Daventry (9 miles north-west), Brackley (11 miles south-west), Towcester (3 miles south), Wolverton (11 miles south-east) and Stony Stratford (11 miles south-east).
Around Astcote
In Astcote, that means homes near Eastcote Arms Public House, Pattishall Church of England Primary School and Church of Holy Cross and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Farthingstone Castle Dykes (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Bugbrooke Meadows.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Signs you need bath repair in Astcote
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Astcote. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
