Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Ellastone homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Ellastone, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Ellastone without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We are frequently asked to fix cracks in an acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Ellastone and across Derbyshire.
- Area
- Ellastone (DE6)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Ellastone
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Most clients in Ellastone get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What else we do in Ellastone
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ellastone
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Covering Ellastone
Ellastone is about 6 miles north of Uttoxeter, in Derbyshire. From the centre of Ellastone to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire. Our jobs stretch from Ellastone to Birmingham (about 36 miles away).
Here we cover the DE6 postcode area. You will find streets such as Church Lane, Michael's Lane and Northwood Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ellastone: Norbury (1 mile south), Prestwood (1 mile south-west), Roston (2 miles south-east), Denstone (2 miles south-west) and Rocester (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Belper (15 miles east), Ashbourne (4 miles east), Hilton (12 miles south-east), Darley Dale (15 miles north-east), Wirksworth (12 miles north-east) and Duffield (14 miles east).
What’s near Ellastone
We visit homes around Church of St Peter and The Duncombe Arms. Further afield, we also cover the area around Alton Castle (2.9 miles west) and St Oswalds Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Thorswood.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Ellastone
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ellastone. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
