Nottinghamshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire
Bath repair across Hoveringham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- A chip where the taps sit
What we’re called out for in Hoveringham
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.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Bath repair at your home in Hoveringham
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Hoveringham (NG14)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Most clients in Hoveringham get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Questions from Hoveringham
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Nottinghamshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are there extra charges for Hoveringham?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Also in Hoveringham
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hoveringham as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Hoveringham
Hoveringham is about 6 miles north-east of Carlton, in Nottinghamshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Hoveringham is one of 329 places in Nottinghamshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hoveringham to Birmingham (54 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NG14. Whether you live on Main Street, Boat Lane and Post Office Yard or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Hoveringham, we cover Kneeton (1 mile south-east), Caythorpe (1 mile west), Gonalston (1 mile west), Thurgarton (2 miles north) and Goverton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Mansfield (13 miles north-west), Beeston (13 miles south-west), Carlton (6 miles south-west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles north-west), Hucknall (10 miles west) and Newark-on-Trent (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Hoveringham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Michael's Church, among other places. Hoveringham’s nearest station is Thurgarton station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Flintham Museum (2.5 miles east) and Gunthorpe Henge (1.9 miles south-west).
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
