Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Longbyre, Cumbria
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Longbyre and across Cumbria. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Bath repair at your home in Longbyre
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 are often asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and deep scratches in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Longbyre (CA8)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Longbyre
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Common reasons people in Longbyre contact us include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Longbyre
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Longbyre and nearby
Longbyre is about 17 miles north-east of Carlisle, in Cumbria. We visit clients in Longbyre and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 36 miles away.
We cover every part of the CA8 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Longbyre: Greenhead (1 mile south-east), Gilsland (1 mile west), Haltwhistle (3 miles south-east), Featherstone (4 miles south) and Plenmeller (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brampton (8 miles south-west), Alston (13 miles south), Scotby (15 miles south-west) and Wetheral (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Longbyre
Our customers here include homes close to Greenhead Hotel, Greenhead Church of England Primary School and Church of St Cuthbert, among other places. The closest station to Longbyre is Haltwhistle station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thirlwall Castle (less than half a mile east) and Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Longbyre
Other services in Longbyre
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Longbyre: your questions answered
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How much does bath repair cost in Longbyre?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your CA8 postcode.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longbyre as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
