Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Repair for Cottenham homes
Fixed-price bath repair in Cottenham and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Cottenham, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Cottenham (CB24)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Cottenham
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
Towns and villages near Cottenham
What else we do in Cottenham
Cottenham and the surrounding area
Cottenham is about 6 miles north of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Cottenham is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Jobs in CB24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From High Street, Franklin Gardens and Lyles Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the B1049 close by, Cottenham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Cottenham include Landbeach (2 miles south-east), Histon (2 miles south), Impington (3 miles south), Waterbeach (3 miles south-east) and Milton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (6 miles south), Huntingdon (13 miles west), St Ives (9 miles west), Newmarket (12 miles east), Ely (10 miles north-east) and Cambourne (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Cottenham
In Cottenham, that means homes near Church of All Saints, Cottenham Village College and Cottenham Primary School. The nearest railway station is Waterbeach station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Farmland Museum (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Doghouse Grove.
Repair or replace in Cottenham?
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. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Cottenham questions
Do you cover Cottenham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Cottenham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are there extra charges for Cottenham?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Cottenham. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Most customers in Cottenham get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Landlord and trade work in Cottenham
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- 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.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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 day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Cottenham, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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