Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cartmel, Cumbria
We travel to Cartmel 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
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Cartmel and the surrounding area
Cartmel is about 6 miles east of Ulverston, in Cumbria. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Cartmel is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. We work right across the region, from Cartmel to Liverpool (55 miles away).
Here we cover the LA11 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as The Square, The Causeway and Barn Garth. Neighbouring places we cover include Green Bank (1 mile north), Barber Green (2 miles north), Seatle (3 miles north), Backbarrow (4 miles north-west) and Newby Bridge (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Barrow-in-Furness (12 miles south-west), Kendal (12 miles north-east), Ulverston (6 miles west), Hindpool (13 miles south-west), Salthouse (12 miles south-west) and Dalton-in-Furness (10 miles west).
Near you in Cartmel
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kings Arms Public House, Cartmel Priory CofE School and Cartmel Priory Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cark station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Open spaces near Cartmel include Humphrey Head and Tom Tarn.
Bath repair in Cartmel without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. If you’re dealing with a chipped rim or side and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Cartmel (LA11)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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Repairing versus replacing in Cartmel
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
What affects the price in Cartmel
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How much damage there is
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
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.
When to call us in Cartmel
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
- 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 following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Common questions in Cartmel
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Cartmel is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How much does bath repair cost in Cartmel?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
