Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Kettleshulme homes
Damaged bath in Kettleshulme? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Kettleshulme and the surrounding area
Kettleshulme is about 6 miles south of Marple, in Derbyshire. We visit clients in Kettleshulme, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 532 places across Derbyshire. We work right across the region, from Kettleshulme to Manchester (14 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: SK23. Whether you live on Macclesfield Road, Flatts Lane and Paddock Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Pott Shrigley (3 miles west), Disley (3 miles north), Newtown (3 miles north), Wood Lanes (3 miles west) and Hague Bar (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Buxton (6 miles south-east), Glossop (9 miles north), New Mills (4 miles north), Hadfield (10 miles north), Chapel-en-le-Frith (4 miles east) and Brosscroft (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Kettleshulme
We visit homes around The Swan Inn, St James' Church and Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Kettleshulme is Whaley Bridge station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cavendish Hospital (5.5 miles south-east) and Bollington Discovery Centre (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Kettleshulme includes Cats Tor.
- Other local spots include Yeardsley cum Whaley Urban District (1.6 miles north-east)
How we handle bath repair in Kettleshulme
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and chips along the edge of the bath.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Kettleshulme (SK23)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the entire UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Questions from Kettleshulme
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
When to call us in Kettleshulme
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Look out for any of the following:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
Most clients in Kettleshulme get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Derbyshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
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. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
