York · England
Bath Repair in Bootham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Bootham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair at your home in Bootham
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you’re dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Bootham (YO30, YO31, YO1)
- Region
- York
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Towns and villages near Bootham
What else we do in Bootham
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why Bootham customers choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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 day after.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Most customers in Bootham get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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FAQs for Bootham
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Bootham and the rest of York. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What affects the price in Bootham
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in Bootham
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
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.
Our work in Bootham
Bootham is about 1 mile north of York, in York. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Bootham is one of 79 places in York where we work. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 22 miles away.
We work across YO30, YO31 and YO1 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Lady Road, Haxby Road and Avenue Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Bootham: Clifton (1 mile west), York (1 mile south), Hungate (1 mile south-east), Bishophill (1 mile south) and Heworth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Haxby (3 miles north), Acomb Park (3 miles south-west), Woodthorpe (3 miles south-west), Strensall (5 miles north-east), Copmanthorpe (4 miles south-west) and Dunnington (4 miles east). Bootham is among the bigger towns we cover in York.
What’s near Bootham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Vale of York Academy, York Cemetery and Clifton Green Primary School. Other local landmarks include St Luke's Parish Church (under half a mile west), Queen Anne Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile south-east). Bootham’s nearest station is York station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Coppergate Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south) and Middlethorpe Without (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Siward's Howe.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Bootham
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
