Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Repair for Childerley Gate homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Childerley Gate. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Childerley Gate clients choose us
- One price list for the entire UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Childerley Gate without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips under the taps.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Childerley Gate (CB23)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Childerley Gate
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Childerley Gate. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CB23 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Towns and villages near Childerley Gate
Also in Childerley Gate
Covering Childerley Gate
Childerley Gate is about 6 miles west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire. Our jobs stretch from Childerley Gate to London (about 50 miles away).
Jobs in CB23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Highfields Caldecote (1 mile south-west), Hardwick (1 mile east), Cambourne (2 miles west), Dry Drayton (2 miles north-east) and Knapwell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (6 miles east), St Neots (11 miles west), Huntingdon (11 miles north-west), St Ives (8 miles north), Royston (12 miles south) and Godmanchester (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Childerley Gate
In Childerley Gate, that means homes near Parish Church of St Mary and Caldecote Primary School. Not far away are Hardwick Wood.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
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 without abrasive products.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
