Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gallows Inn, Derbyshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Gallows Inn and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
Repairing versus replacing in Gallows Inn
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before booking
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Gallows Inn, done in place
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. Common call-outs are for a chipped rim or side and impact holes in acrylic, across cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Gallows Inn (DE7, NG9)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
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
Gallows Inn and the surrounding area
Gallows Inn is about 1 mile south-east of Ilkeston, in Derbyshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Gallows Inn is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Jobs in DE7 and NG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Green Lane, Wade Avenue and Ashdale Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Broxtowe (1 mile north-east), Trowell (1 mile south-east), Stanton Gate (1 mile south), Cossall (2 miles north) and Trowell Moor (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Long Eaton (5 miles south), Belper (9 miles north-west), Heanor (5 miles north-west), Ripley (8 miles north-west), Langley Mill (4 miles north-west) and Clay Cross (15 miles north).
Around Gallows Inn
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Helen's Church, Kirk Hallam Community Technology & Sports College and Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, among other places. Other local landmarks include South East Derbyshire College (0.6 miles north-west) and Kensington Junior School (0.5 miles north-west). Gallows Inn’s nearest station is Ilkeston station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ilkeston Hospital (2.3 miles north-west) and Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Attenborough Nature Reserve.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Your questions about bath repair in Gallows Inn
How do I get a price for bath repair in Gallows Inn?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you work in Gallows Inn?
We do. We send a technician to Gallows Inn for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, 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 picture.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
