Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire
Damaged bath in Cherry Hinton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair in Cherry Hinton, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for a kit repair that didn’t last and impact holes in acrylic, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Cherry Hinton (CB1, CB21)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Cherry Hinton?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cherry Hinton. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cherry Hinton questions
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Cherry Hinton.
What we are called out for in Cherry Hinton
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A chipped rim or side
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Cherry Hinton and the surrounding area
Cherry Hinton is about 2 miles south-east of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Whether you are in the middle of Cherry Hinton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Cherry Hinton is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
Here we cover the CB1 and CB21 postcode area. Whether you live on Love Lane, Leete Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Cherry Hinton include Great Shelford (3 miles south-west), Trumpington (3 miles west), Stapleford (3 miles south-west), Newnham (3 miles west) and Great Kneighton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover St Ives (15 miles north-west), Newmarket (10 miles north-east), Ely (15 miles north), Royston (12 miles south-west), Cambourne (11 miles west) and King's Hedges (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Cherry Hinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cofifteen pub, Church of St Andrew and Netherhall School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Cambridge Steiner School (1.2 miles east), Colville Primary School (within half a mile north) and Limekiln Close and East Pit (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Cherry Hinton is Cambridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The David Parr House (1.9 miles north-west) and Brookfields Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cherry Hinton include Wandlebury Hill and Cherry Hinton Pit.
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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