Greater London · England
Bath Repair for Canonbury homes
We travel to Canonbury for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair in Canonbury, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are a hole punched through by something heavy and damage beneath the taps.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Questions from Canonbury
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Canonbury clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Canonbury
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. From the centre of Canonbury to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across N1, N1P and E8. From Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A1199 and A1200 close by, Canonbury is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Canonbury
Our clients here include homes close to New Crown pub, Rotherfield Primary School and City of London Academy Highbury Grove and the streets around them. Nearby too are Shoreditch Park (0.6 miles south), Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.8 miles south), Islington Green School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Paul's Church (less than half a mile north). Canonbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Free Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.6 miles west)
Common problems we fix in Canonbury
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Greater London and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which usually takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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