Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Makeney homes
Bath repair in and around Makeney: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
What we are called out for in Makeney
Most bath damage comes from something 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.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Bath repair in Makeney without replacing anything
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, usually in a single visit. If you’re dealing with chips on the rim or sides and chips under the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Makeney (DE56)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Common questions in Makeney
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DE56 postcode.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover Makeney?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Makeney. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What affects the price in Makeney
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Makeney and nearby
Makeney is about 2 miles south of Belper, in Derbyshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
All of DE56 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Dark Lane, Makeney Road and Red Lane. If you’re just outside Makeney, we cover Duffield (1 mile south-west), Coxbench (1 mile south-east), Horsley (2 miles east), Little Eaton (2 miles south) and Burley Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ilkeston (7 miles east), Long Eaton (11 miles south-east), Heanor (5 miles east), Ripley (5 miles north-east), Langley Mill (6 miles east) and Matlock (10 miles north).
Around Makeney
In Makeney, that means homes near The Ecclesbourne School, Milford Primary School and The William IV Public House and the streets around them. You will also find Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile north) and The Ecclesbourne School (1.1 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Duffield station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Strutt's North Mill (2.1 miles north) and Babington Hospital (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
- Local facilities include Belper Urban District (2.1 miles north)
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlord and trade work in Makeney
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
