Leicestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Keyham, Leicestershire
Bath repair for Keyham, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
If you manage property in Keyham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Bath repair at your home in Keyham
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We’re frequently asked to fix scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Keyham (LE7)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Keyham
Keyham is about 4 miles south-east of Syston, in Leicestershire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 287 towns and villages across Leicestershire. We work right across the region, from Keyham to Birmingham (39 miles away).
Here we cover the LE7 postcode area. Local streets include Main Street and Snows Lane. If you’re just outside Keyham, we cover Beeby (1 mile north), Scraptoft (1 mile west), Thurnby (2 miles south-west), Bushby (2 miles south-west) and Barkby Thorpe (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (12 miles north-west), Wigston (6 miles south-west), Melton Mowbray (9 miles north-east), Coalville (15 miles west), Shepshed (14 miles north-west) and Syston (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Keyham
Our clients here include homes close to Church of All Saints, Scraptoft Nature Reserve and Hamilton Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Keyham is Syston station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leicester General Hospital (3.3 miles south-west).
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Keyham
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Do not 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.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, 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
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
What affects the price in Keyham
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Keyham. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Keyham, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Your questions about bath repair in Keyham
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Do you work in Keyham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Keyham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
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.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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