Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Repair in Dalham
Our repair technicians come to Dalham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Dalham 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. If you are dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Dalham and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Dalham (CB8)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Dalham. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
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, avoiding abrasives.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Dalham
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Dalham customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Dalham
Dalham is about 5 miles east of Newmarket, in Cambridgeshire. Whether you are in the middle of Dalham or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Dalham is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 57 miles away.
Here we cover the CB8 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Stores Hill, Lidgate Road and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Gazeley (1 mile north), Ousden (2 miles south-east), Denham (2 miles east), Denham End (3 miles east) and Barrow (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newmarket (5 miles west), Soham (11 miles north-west), Burwell (9 miles north-west), Linton (13 miles south-west), Waterbeach (14 miles west) and Fulbourn (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Dalham
In Dalham, that means homes near Church of St Mary. The closest station to Dalham is Kennett station, roughly 3.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Denham Castle (1.7 miles east).
FAQs for Dalham
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are there extra charges for Dalham?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What we’re called out for in Dalham
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What else we do in Dalham
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
