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Bath Repair for Kedleston homes
Bath repair for Kedleston, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Bath repair in Kedleston without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you are dealing with snagging damage from a refit and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Kedleston (DE22)
- Region
- Derby
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Do not 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.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kedleston
If you manage property in Kedleston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Derby and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Kedleston and the surrounding area
Kedleston is about 5 miles north-west of Derby, in Derby. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 31 places in Derby. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Every address in DE22 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Meynell Langley (1 mile south), Weston Underwood (1 mile north-west), Park Nook (1 mile east), Mugginton (2 miles north-west) and Kirk Langley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Derby (5 miles south-east), Oakwood (5 miles east), Shelton Lock (8 miles south-east), Cathedral Quarter (4 miles south-east), Spondon (7 miles south-east) and New Zealand (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kedleston
In Kedleston, that means homes near Woodlands Community School and All Saints Church. For rail, the closest station is Duffield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Derby Old Gaol (4 miles south-east) and Kingsway Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Common problems we fix in Kedleston
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.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
Questions from Kedleston
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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