Lincolnshire · England
Bath Repair in Kirkby la Thorpe
Damaged bath in Kirkby la Thorpe? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair at your home in Kirkby la Thorpe
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We’re often asked to fix rust by the waste and overflow and snagging damage from a refit, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Kirkby la Thorpe (NG34)
- Region
- Lincolnshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
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.
Questions from Kirkby la Thorpe
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Do you need bath repair in Kirkby la Thorpe?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips caused by builders
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Repair or replace in Kirkby la Thorpe?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Kirkby la Thorpe customers choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Kirkby la Thorpe
More services for Kirkby la Thorpe
Our work in Kirkby la Thorpe
Kirkby la Thorpe is about 2 miles east of Sleaford, in Lincolnshire. Anywhere in NG34, we come to you. Kirkby la Thorpe is one of 732 places in Lincolnshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 74 miles away.
We cover every part of the NG34 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Church Lane, Ewerby Road and Mount Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kirkby la Thorpe: Burton Pedwardine (3 miles south-east), Heckington (3 miles south-east), Scredington (3 miles south), Helpringham (4 miles south-east) and Spanby (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Boston (14 miles east), Grantham (13 miles south-west), Woodhall Spa (12 miles north-east), Waddington (14 miles north-west), Spittlegate (13 miles south-west) and Witham (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Kirkby la Thorpe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Carre's Grammar School, Lollycocks Field and Church of St Denys and the streets around them. Kirkby la Thorpe’s nearest station is Sleaford station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sleaford Castle (2.1 miles west) and Rauceby Hospital (3.8 miles west).
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
