Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cottingham, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Cottingham and across Northamptonshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Cottingham without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or sides and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Cottingham (LE16)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Cottingham and the surrounding area
Cottingham is about 2 miles north-west of Corby, in Northamptonshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Cottingham is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Cottingham to Birmingham (48 miles away).
Every address in LE16 is covered. Whether you live on High Street, Blind Lane and Welland View Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Middleton (1 mile west), Bringhurst (1 mile north), Rockingham (2 miles north-east), Drayton (2 miles north-west) and Great Easton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Kettering (7 miles south), Wellingborough (14 miles south), Market Harborough (7 miles west), Desborough (5 miles south-west), Raunds (14 miles south-east) and Moulton (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Cottingham
Our customers here include homes close to Lodge Park Technology College, Cottingham CofE Primary School Academy Trust and The Royal George Public House and the streets around them. Cottingham’s nearest station is Corby station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rockingham Castle (1.4 miles north-east) and Beanfield Lawns (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cottingham include King's Wood.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cottingham. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
When to call us in Cottingham
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Rinse it down after each bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. 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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Common questions in Cottingham
How do I get a price for bath repair in Cottingham?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your LE16 postcode.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Are there extra charges for Cottingham?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
