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Bath chip & crack repair in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Problem with your bath in Gargrave? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Gargrave

How we handle bath repair in Gargrave

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about rust spots around the plughole and a kit repair that didn’t last.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Location
Gargrave (BD23)
County
North Yorkshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you 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. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

Common problems we fix in Gargrave

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Our work in Gargrave

Gargrave is about 4 miles north-west of Skipton, in North Yorkshire. From the centre of Gargrave to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 626 places in North Yorkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 26 miles away.

Here we cover the BD23 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as High Street, West Street and North Street, all of which we cover. We also travel to Coniston Cold (2 miles west), East Marton (3 miles south-west), Elslack (3 miles south), West Marton (3 miles south-west) and Thornton-in-Craven (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Skipton (4 miles south-east), Settle (9 miles north-west), Grassington (8 miles north-east), Embsay (5 miles east), Giggleswick (10 miles north-west) and Carleton-in-Craven (4 miles south-east).

What’s near Gargrave

Our clients here include homes close to Masons Arms and Church of St Andrew, among other places. Gargrave has its own railway station: Gargrave station. Other landmarks nearby include Raikeswood Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Skipton Castle (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Gargrave includes Sharp Haw.

Map of Gargrave © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Questions from Gargrave

Do you cover Gargrave?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Gargrave from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture 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’re under no obligation.

Why repair rather than replace?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

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