Leicestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Desford, Leicestershire
Damaged bath in Desford? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Desford
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and rusty patches near the plughole, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Desford (LE9)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Desford
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Desford clients choose us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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 can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Do you need bath repair in Desford?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
What affects the price in Desford
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Desford. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
We do not add 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.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Desford and nearby
Desford is about 7 miles north-east of Hinckley, in Leicestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Desford is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Desford to Birmingham (about 27 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the LE9 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Main Street and Station Road. Other places close to Desford include Newtown Unthank (1 mile north-east), Peckleton Common (1 mile south), Botcheston (1 mile north), Leicester Forest West (2 miles south-east) and Kirby Muxloe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (11 miles north), Hinckley (7 miles south-west), Wigston (8 miles east), Coalville (7 miles north), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (11 miles north-west) and Shepshed (10 miles north).
Around Desford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Martin, Desford Community Primary School and The Blue Bell Inn. A little further out are Kirby Muxloe Castle (3 miles east) and Glenfield Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sheet Hedges Wood and Croft Hill.
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What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
