Leicestershire · England
Bath Repair for Illston on the Hill homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Illston on the Hill and across Leicestershire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Illston on the Hill
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Common call-outs are for impact holes in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Illston on the Hill (LE7)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Illston on the Hill and nearby
Illston on the Hill is about 5 miles east of Oadby, in Leicestershire. We travel to clients in Illston on the Hill, so nothing has to leave your home. Illston on the Hill is one of 287 places in Leicestershire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Illston on the Hill to Birmingham (40 miles away).
We work across the LE7 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Three Gates (1 mile south-east), King's Norton (1 mile north-west), Rolleston (2 miles north-east), Noseley (2 miles east) and Shangton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Wigston (6 miles west), Melton Mowbray (13 miles north), Syston (9 miles north-west), Lutterworth (14 miles south-west), Blaby (9 miles west) and Broughton Astley (12 miles west).
Around Illston on the Hill
In Illston on the Hill, that means homes near Church of St Michael and All Angels, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Billesdon Rural District (2.4 miles north) and Leicester General Hospital (6 miles north-west).
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- 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.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your LE7 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Questions from Illston on the Hill
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Signs you need bath repair in Illston on the Hill
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
