Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Bath repair for Ely, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
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 often lifts.
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, a professional repair is worth it.
How we handle bath repair in Ely
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a cracked acrylic bath, we can typically put it right.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Ely (CB6, CB7)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ely
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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 to keep costs down.
When to call us in Ely
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
Your questions about bath repair in Ely
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Ely and the surrounding area
Ely is about 15 miles north-east of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Ely is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 64 miles away.
Here we cover the CB6 and CB7 postcode area. That includes homes on Market Street, High Street Back and High Street and the roads around them. Ely is on the A10 and B1382, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ely include Chettisham (2 miles north), Stuntney (2 miles south-east), Queen Adelaide (2 miles east), Little Downham (2 miles north-west) and Witchford (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (15 miles south-west), St Ives (15 miles west), Newmarket (12 miles south-east), March (13 miles north-west), Chatteris (10 miles west) and Littleport (4 miles north). Ely is one of the larger places we cover in Cambridgeshire.
Local landmarks in Ely
Around Ely, we work in homes near Ely College, Countess Free Church Ely and Lantern Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Ely station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Princess of Wales Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Ely Castle (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Fishing Lake and Roswell Pits.
Nearby places to Ely
What else we do in Ely
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why Ely clients choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ely
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
