Leicestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Barkby, Leicestershire
We travel to Barkby for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Landlord and trade work in Barkby
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
If you manage property in Barkby, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Bath repair in Barkby without replacing anything
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you’re dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can usually put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Barkby (LE7)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Barkby
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Barkby clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath repair in Barkby
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
Places near Barkby
What else we do in Barkby
Common questions in Barkby
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Leicestershire. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Our work in Barkby
Barkby is about 1 mile south-east of Syston, in Leicestershire. Clients in Barkby get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Barkby is one of 287 places in Leicestershire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Every address in LE7 is covered. That includes homes on Main Street, School Lane and Barkby Holt Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Barkby include Barkby Thorpe (1 mile south-west), Syston (1 mile north-west), Thurmaston (2 miles west), Beeby (2 miles south-east) and Scraptoft (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (9 miles north-west), Wigston (7 miles south), Melton Mowbray (9 miles north-east), Coalville (13 miles west), Shepshed (12 miles north-west) and Shelthorpe (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Barkby
In Barkby, that means homes near The Brookside pub, The Roundhill Academy and The Pochin School. Barkby’s nearest station is Syston station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Charnwood (2.7 miles south-west) and Mountsorrel Castle (4.8 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
