Northamptonshire · England

Bath Repair in Blakesley

Problem with your bath in Blakesley? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips under the taps
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Blakesley?

How we handle bath repair in Blakesley

Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with holes from dropped items and snagging damage from a refit, we can help.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Blakesley and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Location
Blakesley (NN12)
Area hub
Northamptonshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether we combine several jobs

We do not add 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 photos

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material
  • Something in shot to show the size

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.

Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.

Signs you need bath repair in Blakesley

Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Snagging damage from a refit

Questions to ask before you book

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Blakesley

Blakesley is about 4 miles west of Towcester, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Blakesley is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 41 miles away.

We cover every part of NN12 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Poplars Close and Hillcroft View, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Blakesley, we cover Bradden (2 miles south-east), Slapton (2 miles south-east), Grimscote (3 miles north-east), Litchborough (3 miles north) and Abthorpe (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (11 miles north-east), Daventry (9 miles north-west), Brackley (8 miles south), Towcester (4 miles east), Wolverton (13 miles south-east) and Stony Stratford (12 miles south-east).

Around Blakesley

In Blakesley, that means homes near The Bartholomew Arms Public House, Blakesley Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Weedon Lois Castle Mound (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include High Wood and Meadow.

Map of Blakesley © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel

Blakesley: your questions answered

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

How much does bath repair cost in Blakesley?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

What happens next?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

How it works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Get a quote

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Should you replace it?

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. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One visit for most repairs
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Landlord and trade work in Blakesley

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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