Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cotes, Cumbria
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cotes. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair at your home in Cotes
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can help, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Cotes (LA8)
- County
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
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 happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Cotes. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Cotes customers choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Cotes
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Your questions about bath repair in Cotes
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Our work in Cotes
Cotes is about 4 miles south-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Cotes is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. We work right across the region, from Cotes to Manchester (about 60 miles away).
Jobs in LA8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Cotes: Levens (1 mile south), Causeway End (1 mile south), Brigsteer (2 miles north), Sedgwick (2 miles east) and Leasgill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Kendal (4 miles north-east), Ulverston (13 miles south-west), Windermere (8 miles north-west), Grange-over-Sands (8 miles south-west), Ambleside (13 miles north-west) and Bowness-on-Windermere (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Cotes
In Cotes, that means homes near Church of St John the Evangelist, The Hare and Hounds pub and Levens CofE School, among other places. Cotes’s nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (3.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Lakeland Life (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Cunswick Tarn and Whitbarrow.
Also in Cotes
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Common problems we fix in Cotes
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before you book anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
