Hertfordshire · England
Bath Repair for Ickleford homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Ickleford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Ickleford
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with chips on the rim or sides and chips caused by builders, we can typically put it right, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Ickleford (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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 build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Our work in Ickleford
Ickleford is about 2 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 381 towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We work right across the region, from Ickleford to London (about 34 miles away).
Jobs in SG5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Greenfield Lane, Boswell Drive and Chambers Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Ickleford include Bearton (1 mile south), Westmill (1 mile south), Walsworth (1 mile south-east), Hitchin (2 miles south) and Benslow (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (6 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (11 miles south), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Ickleford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Plume Of Feathers Public House, Ickleford Primary School and Butts Close, among other places. Also close by are The Priory School (0.6 miles south) and Church of St Katharine (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Ickleford is Hitchin station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Garden City Collection Study Centre (1.4 miles north-east) and Fairfield Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and Markham's Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Also in Ickleford
Common questions in Ickleford
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Ickleford?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
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 happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Ickleford. The price depends on:
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Common problems we fix in Ickleford
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Ickleford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
