Lancashire · England
Bath Repair in Hornby
Problem with your bath in Hornby? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair at your home in Hornby
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are rust by the waste and overflow and a kit repair that didn’t last.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Hornby (LA2)
- County
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hornby
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Other services in Hornby
Covering Hornby
Hornby is about 8 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 482 places in Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hornby to Manchester (about 47 miles away).
We work across the LA2 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Main Street, Station Road and Hornby Hall Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Gressingham (1 mile north-west), Wray (1 mile south-east), Melling (2 miles north-east), Arkholme (2 miles north) and Tunstall (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lancaster (8 miles south-west), Morecambe (9 miles west), Heysham (11 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (8 miles south-west), Sandylands (11 miles west) and Carnforth (6 miles west).
Around Hornby
We visit homes around Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Church of St.Mary. The nearest railway station is Wennington station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Hornby Castle (under half a mile east).
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, 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.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and 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.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hornby use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
What we’re called out for in Hornby
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips caused by builders
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
