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Bath chip & crack repair in Hognaston, Derbyshire
Bath repair in Hognaston without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Hognaston
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and rusty patches near the plughole.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Hognaston (DE6)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hognaston
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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.
Common questions in Hognaston
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are there extra charges for Hognaston?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Hognaston
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
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What we’re called out for in Hognaston
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Where we work around Hognaston
Hognaston is about 7 miles west of Belper, in Derbyshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hognaston to Manchester (38 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DE6. From Mills Croft and Turlowfields Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Atlow (1 mile south), Kniveton (2 miles west), Kirk Ireton (2 miles east), Upper Biggin (2 miles south-east) and Callow (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ilkeston (15 miles east), Belper (7 miles east), Heanor (13 miles east), Ripley (10 miles east), Langley Mill (13 miles east) and Matlock (7 miles north-east).
Around Hognaston
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Bartholomew and Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find St Oswalds Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hognaston include Harboro' Rocks.
What affects the price in Hognaston
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You do not 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
