Wakefield · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hemsworth, Wakefield
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hemsworth and across Wakefield. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Hemsworth, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and a chip where the taps sit, across acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Hemsworth (WF9)
- Region
- Wakefield
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hemsworth
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
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.
Repairs by material
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Hemsworth questions
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you come to Hemsworth?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Hemsworth from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
About Hemsworth
Hemsworth is about 6 miles south of Pontefract, in Wakefield. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 101 places in Wakefield. Our jobs stretch from Hemsworth to Leeds (16 miles away).
Our visits in WF9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Market Street, Station Road and Ryder Mews or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Hemsworth on the B6273 and B6422, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hemsworth include Kinsley (1 mile north-west), South Hiendley (2 miles west), Fitzwilliam (2 miles north-west), Brackenhill (2 miles north) and Ackworth Moor Top (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wakefield (8 miles north-west), Castleford (8 miles north), Pontefract (6 miles north), Ossett (10 miles north-west), Normanton (7 miles north) and South Elmsall (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hemsworth
Our customers here include homes close to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, Church of St Helen and The Kings Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Pontefract Hospital (5.8 miles north). Open spaces near Hemsworth include Waterton Park.
Repair or replace in Hemsworth?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Hemsworth clients choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
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Other services in Hemsworth
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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What we’re called out for in Hemsworth
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- 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
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Hemsworth. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
