Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gartree, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Gartree, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Gartree without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. We are frequently asked to fix chips under the taps and snagging damage from a refit, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Gartree (LE16)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Also in Gartree
Where we work around Gartree
Gartree is about 2 miles north-west of Market Harborough, in Northamptonshire. Anywhere in LE16, a technician comes to you. Gartree is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Gartree to Birmingham (39 miles away).
All of LE16 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Gallow Field Road and Welland Avenue. Close by, we cover Lubenham (1 mile south), Market Harborough (2 miles south-east), Marston Trussell (2 miles south), Great Bowden (2 miles east) and Little Bowden (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Corby (11 miles east), Kettering (12 miles south-east), Desborough (7 miles south-east), Moulton (15 miles south), Burton Latimer (15 miles south-east) and Rothwell (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Gartree
Around Gartree, we work in homes near Robert Smyth Academy, Church of St Andrew and The Black Horse pub. The closest station to Gartree is Market Harborough station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arden (2.4 miles east) and Kibworth Harcourt Castle (3.5 miles north-west).
Signs you need bath repair in Gartree
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
Common reasons people in Gartree contact us are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How it works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Gartree, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Gartree: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Gartree?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Gartree?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
