Bradford · England
Bath Repair for Ilkley homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ilkley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Ilkley
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We’re frequently asked to fix a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rust spots around the plughole, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bradford.
- Location
- Ilkley (LS29)
- Area hub
- Bradford
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
When to call us in Ilkley
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
Common questions in Ilkley
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Ilkley and the surrounding area
Ilkley is about 5 miles north of Bingley, in Bradford. Clients in Ilkley get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Ilkley is one of 140 places in Bradford where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Our visits in LS29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Station Road, Marlborough Square and Stephensons Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Ilkley on the A65 and B6382, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Middleton (1 mile north), Nesfield (2 miles north-west), Addingham Moorside (3 miles west), Small Banks (3 miles west) and Langbar (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bradford (9 miles south), Keighley (6 miles south-west), Bingley (5 miles south), Shipley (7 miles south), Baildon (6 miles south) and Great Horton (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bradford, Ilkley is somewhere we visit often.
Local landmarks in Ilkley
In Ilkley, that means homes near Ashlands Primary School, Spencers Gardens and Christchurch and the streets around them. You will also find The Midland pub (within half a mile west) and Ilkley Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Ilkley itself: Ilkley station. Well-known places in the area include Ilkley Coronation Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Manor House (under half a mile north-west).
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Ilkley
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Places near Ilkley
What else we do in Ilkley
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. 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
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
