Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Great Oakley, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Great Oakley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Bath repair in Great Oakley, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for holes from dropped items and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Great Oakley (NN18)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Great Oakley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Do you need bath repair in Great Oakley?
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
Also near Great Oakley
What else we do in Great Oakley
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Great Oakley
Great Oakley is about 2 miles south of Corby, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 364 places in Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: NN18. From Lewin Road, Brooke Road and Woodlands Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Great Oakley: Newton (2 miles south), Corby (2 miles north), Geddington (2 miles south-east), Little Stanion (2 miles north-east) and Rushton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kettering (5 miles south), Wellingborough (11 miles south), Rushden (13 miles south-east), Market Harborough (9 miles west), Desborough (4 miles west) and Raunds (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Oakley
In Great Oakley, that means homes near Church of St Michael, The Spread Eagle Public House and Brooke Weston Academy. For rail, the closest station is Corby station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rockingham Castle (3.5 miles north) and Kettering General Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Great Oakley includes Stoke Wood End Quarter.
- Local facilities include Beanfield Lawns (1.4 miles north)
How it works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
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 you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Have new chips seen to early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Questions from Great Oakley
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
