Leicester · England
Bath Repair in Dane Hills
Problem with your bath in Dane Hills? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
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.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Bath repair in Dane Hills without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Dane Hills and across Leicester.
- Location
- Dane Hills (LE3)
- County
- Leicester
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Most clients in Dane Hills get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Covering Dane Hills
Dane Hills is about 1 mile west of Leicester, in Leicester. We visit homes and businesses in Dane Hills and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Dane Hills is one of 35 places in Leicester where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Here we cover the LE3 postcode area. Whether you live on Kay Road, Pool Road and Fosse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Dane Hills: Newfoundpool (1 mile east), New Parks (1 mile north-west), Western Park (1 mile south-west), Westcotes (1 mile south-east) and Woodgate (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Oadby (5 miles south-east), Spinney Hills (3 miles east), Leicester Forest East (3 miles south-west), Birstall (3 miles north-east), Clarendon Park (3 miles south-east) and Stoneygate (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Dane Hills
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Cherryleas Assessment Centre, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy and Fosse Recreation Ground and the streets around them. You’ll also find New College Leicester (0.5 miles west) and Church of St Anne (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Leicester station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Highcross Leicester (1.4 miles east) and Jewry Wall Museum (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Sheet Hedges Wood and Old John.
- Local facilities include Latimer (2.4 miles east)
Common questions in Dane Hills
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dane Hills
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Dane Hills use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Common problems we fix in Dane Hills
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
