York · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Heworth, York
Bath repair across Heworth and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
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. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our bath repair in Heworth
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Typical jobs include an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Heworth (YO31, YO32, YO10)
- Region
- York
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Heworth
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips under the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
FAQs for Heworth
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Heworth
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Heworth. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around Heworth
Heworth is about 2 miles north-east of York, in York. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Heworth is one of 79 towns and villages in York we cover. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 23 miles away.
Every address in YO31, YO32 and YO10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Stray Road and Main Avenue, and we cover them all. We also travel to Layerthorpe (1 mile south), Tang Hall (1 mile south), Derwenthorpe (1 mile south-east), Hungate (1 mile south-west) and Bootham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Haxby (3 miles north), Acomb Park (4 miles south-west), Woodthorpe (4 miles south-west), Dringhouses (3 miles south-west), Strensall (5 miles north) and Acomb (3 miles west). Heworth is among the bigger towns we cover in York.
What’s near Heworth
Around Heworth, we work in homes near Heworth Church of England Primary Academy, The Walnut Tree pub and Church of Holy Trinity and the streets around them. You will also find Burnholme Community College (0.5 miles south-east), York Cemetery (1.5 miles south-west) and Elmfield College (within half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is York station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coppergate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Richard III Experience at Monk Bar (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Siward's Howe.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
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What affects the price in Heworth
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Heworth. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
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. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Heworth
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
