Lincolnshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kexby, Lincolnshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Kexby. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How we handle bath repair in Kexby
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you’re dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic, we can help, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel alike.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Kexby (DN21)
- Area hub
- Lincolnshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Kexby and nearby
Kexby is about 4 miles south-east of Gainsborough, in Lincolnshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 47 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DN21. Streets in the area include High Street, Upton Road and Westgate, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Kexby, we cover Upton (1 mile north), Willingham by Stow (1 mile south), Heapham (2 miles north), Normanby by Stow (2 miles south) and Springthorpe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lincoln (11 miles south-east), Gainsborough (4 miles north-west), North Hykeham (13 miles south), Birchwood (11 miles south), Hykeham (13 miles south) and Ermine (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kexby
Our customers here include homes close to Half Moon Inn and Church of All Saints, among other places. Kexby’s nearest station is Gainsborough Lea Road station, about 3.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around John Coupland Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Nearby places to Kexby
Other services in Kexby
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
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.
What affects the price in Kexby
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Kexby. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
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.
Common questions in Kexby
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Signs you need bath repair in Kexby
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
