Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Little Shelford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair at your home in Little Shelford
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are chips on the rim or sides and snagging damage from a refit.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Little Shelford (CB22)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Little Shelford
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A chipped rim or side
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Little Shelford
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
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What affects the price in Little Shelford
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
For a price in Little Shelford, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
FAQs for Little Shelford
Do you cover the whole of Cambridgeshire?
All of Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
About Little Shelford
Little Shelford is about 4 miles south of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Little Shelford is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 45 miles away.
We cover every part of the CB22 postcode area. You will find streets such as High Street, Whittlesford Road and Beech Close. We also travel to Great Shelford (1 mile north-east), Stapleford (1 mile east), Hauxton (1 mile north-west), Great Kneighton (2 miles north) and Trumpington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (4 miles north), Newmarket (14 miles north-east), Royston (9 miles south-west), Cambourne (10 miles north-west), King's Hedges (6 miles north) and Arbury (6 miles north).
Around Little Shelford
We visit homes around Bottisham Village College, Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and The Navigator pub, among other places. Also close by are Church of All Saints (under half a mile north) and Nine Wells (1.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Shelford station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Papworth Hospital (2.2 miles north) and American Air Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Trumpington Meadows and Rowley's Hill.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
