Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Repair for Lode homes
Damaged bath in Lode? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
How we handle bath repair in Lode
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the day after. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Lode (CB25)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CB25 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What else we do in Lode
Common problems we fix in Lode
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How to look after the finish
Lode: your questions answered
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 pictures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
What we do, step by step
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Most clients in Lode get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Our work in Lode
Lode is about 5 miles north-east of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Wherever you are in the CB25 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We cover 371 places in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CB25. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Fassage Close. We also travel to Bottisham (1 mile south-east), Swaffham Bulbeck (1 mile east), Commercial End (1 mile east), Stow cum Quy (2 miles south-west) and Frog End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (5 miles south-west), St Ives (15 miles north-west), Newmarket (7 miles east), Ely (11 miles north), Cambourne (13 miles west) and Littleport (15 miles north).
Around Lode
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St James. The closest station to Lode is Waterbeach station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Brookfields Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Swaffham Bullbeck (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Lode includes Fulbourn Fen.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
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