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Bath Repair in Eccup

Fixed-price bath repair in Eccup and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Impact holes in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Eccup

Your questions about bath repair in Eccup

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Eccup?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

How we handle bath repair in Eccup

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the following day. We’re frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips under the taps, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Eccup and across Leeds.

Location
Eccup (LS16)
Region
Leeds
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Get a quote

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed quote

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About Eccup

Eccup is about 4 miles north-east of Horsforth, in Leeds. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Eccup is one of 198 places in Leeds where we work.

We cover every part of the LS16 postcode area. Local streets include Village Road, Blacksmith Lane and Eccup Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Low Weardley (2 miles north-east), Alwoodley (2 miles south-east), Adel (2 miles south-west), Moor Allerton (2 miles south-east) and Moortown (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Leeds (5 miles south), Morley (9 miles south), Pudsey (7 miles south-west), Rothwell (9 miles south-east), Beeston (7 miles south) and Farsley (6 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Eccup

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Barnabas, Leeds Jewish Free School and New Inn and the streets around them. Eccup’s nearest station is Weeton station, roughly 3.3 miles north. A little further out are Chapel Allerton Hospital (4 miles south) and Harewood Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Yeadon Tarn and Great Alms Cliff.

Map of Eccup © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Signs you need bath repair in Eccup

Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

Questions to ask before you book

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

What we can’t put right

We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding

Should you replace it?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one generally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Eccup

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

How to look after the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

What affects the price in Eccup

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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