Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cropper, Derbyshire
Our technicians come to Cropper for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair in Cropper, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Cropper (DE6)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cropper: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover the whole of Derbyshire?
Everywhere in the UK, Cropper included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work in Cropper?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Cropper for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cropper
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Towns and villages near Cropper
What else we do in Cropper
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Repairing versus replacing in Cropper
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Read more
When to call us in Cropper
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About Cropper
Cropper is about 7 miles west of Derby, in Derbyshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 532 places across Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Cropper to Birmingham (32 miles away).
Jobs in DE6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Cropper: Lower Thurvaston (1 mile north-west), Sutton on the Hill (1 mile south), Osleston (1 mile north-east), Thurvaston (2 miles north) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (10 miles south), Ilkeston (15 miles east), Long Eaton (15 miles east), Belper (11 miles north-east), Heanor (14 miles north-east) and Ripley (14 miles north-east).
Around Cropper
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Michael's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tutbury & Hatton station, about 3.9 miles south. A little further out are Tutbury Castle (4.3 miles south-west) and Etwall Hospital (2.8 miles south-east).
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Cropper. The price reflects:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Cropper, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
