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Bath Repair for King's Norton homes

Bath repair in King's Norton without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Holes from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near King's Norton

Bath repair in King's Norton, done in place

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. If you are dealing with a chip where the taps sit and chips along the edge of the bath, we can usually put it right, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
King's Norton (LE7)
County
Leicestershire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

Our work in King's Norton

King's Norton is about 4 miles east of Oadby, in Leicestershire. Across the LE7 area, we carry out the work at your property. King's Norton is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from King's Norton to Birmingham (about 39 miles away).

Here we cover the LE7 postcode area. Other places close to King's Norton include Illston on the Hill (1 mile south-east), Three Gates (2 miles south-east), Rolleston (3 miles east), Noseley (3 miles east) and Shangton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (15 miles north-west), Wigston (5 miles west), Melton Mowbray (12 miles north), Syston (8 miles north-west), Shelthorpe (15 miles north-west) and Lutterworth (14 miles south-west).

Around King's Norton

We visit homes around Church of St John the Baptist. Other landmarks nearby include Leicester General Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Kibworth Harcourt Castle (3.8 miles south).

  • Other local spots include Billesdon Rural District (2.1 miles north-east)
Map of King's Norton © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Store metal items away from the bath

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Your questions about bath repair in King's Norton

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

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 what we repair.

What affects the price in King's Norton

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Doing more than one item at once

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One picture of the entire bath

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 quote, not a guess.

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