Derby · England
Bath Repair for Derby homes
Damaged bath in Derby? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
About our bath repair in Derby
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or sides and deep scratches in acrylic.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Derby.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For a price in Derby, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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When to call us in Derby
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Derby and the surrounding area
Derby is in England. We visit homes and businesses in Derby and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 31 places in Derby, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Here we cover the DE24, DE21, DE23 and DE22 postcode area. Local streets include Liversage Square, Edensor Square and Copecastle Square. Main roads around Derby include the A6 and A38, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Derby include Litchurch (1 mile east), Pear Tree (1 mile south), Cathedral Quarter (1 mile north), Osmaston (1 mile south-east) and Little Chester (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oakwood (3 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (3 miles south-east), Spondon (3 miles east), Allestree (3 miles north), Mickleover (3 miles west) and Little Eaton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Derby
Around Derby, we work in homes near Alvaston Park, St Chad's Church and Ye Olde Spa Inn Public House. Other local landmarks include Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School (less than half a mile west), Derby Cathedral School (0.6 miles east) and Firs Estate School (0.6 miles west). The closest station to Derby is Derby station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Crown Derby Museum (under half a mile east) and Derbion (0.5 miles north-east).
Derby: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you cover the whole of Derby?
Across the UK, so Derby is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally within a day, depending on the repair.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Derby.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Derby as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
