Wakefield · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kettlethorpe, Wakefield
Bath repair for Kettlethorpe, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why Kettlethorpe clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair at your home in Kettlethorpe
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with impact holes in acrylic and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Kettlethorpe (WF2, WF4)
- County
- Wakefield
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Common questions in Kettlethorpe
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do you cover the whole of Wakefield?
All of Wakefield, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What we’re called out for in Kettlethorpe
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Kettlethorpe and the surrounding area
Kettlethorpe is about 3 miles south of Wakefield, in Wakefield. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 101 places across Wakefield, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in WF2 and WF4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Crab Lane, Slack Lane and Heeley Road, all of which we cover. Kettlethorpe sits on or near the A6186, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Newmillerdam (1 mile south), Chapelthorpe (1 mile south-west), Durkar (1 mile north-west), Crigglestone (1 mile west) and Hall Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wakefield (3 miles north), Castleford (8 miles north-east), Pontefract (9 miles east), Ossett (4 miles north-west), Normanton (5 miles north-east) and South Kirkby and Moorthorpe (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Kettlethorpe
In Kettlethorpe, that means homes near Kettlethorpe High School, Church of St James and Thornes Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Pledwick pub (within half a mile east) and Hendal Primary School (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Sandal & Agbrigg station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandal Castle (1.2 miles north-east) and Clayton Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Kettlethorpe includes Jaw Hill and Calder Park Wetlands Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- 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.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Kettlethorpe, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Towns and villages near Kettlethorpe
Other services in Kettlethorpe
Repairs by material
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
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 the part we put right.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
