Derby · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Markeaton, Derby
Our technicians come to Markeaton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our bath repair in Markeaton
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Markeaton (DE22)
- County
- Derby
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Markeaton
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Landlord and trade work in Markeaton
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents often send us pictures 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.
What we’re called out for in Markeaton
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- 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, normally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Have new chips seen to early
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Nearby places to Markeaton
Also in Markeaton
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Markeaton and the surrounding area
Markeaton is about 2 miles north-west of Derby, in Derby. Wherever you are in the DE22 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Markeaton is one of 31 places in Derby where we work. Our jobs stretch from Markeaton to Birmingham (36 miles away).
All of DE22 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Markeaton Lane, Ashbourne Road and Maxwell Avenue and the roads around them. If you are just outside Markeaton, we cover New Zealand (1 mile south), Mackworth (1 mile west), Littleover (2 miles south), Langley Common (2 miles west) and Meynell Langley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oakwood (4 miles east), Shelton Lock (5 miles south-east), Spondon (5 miles east), Sunny Hill (3 miles south), Pear Tree (3 miles south-east) and Boulton (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Markeaton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to All Saints' Church, Saint Benedict and Lawn Primary School. The nearest railway station is Derby station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Derby Old Gaol (1.2 miles south-east) and Kingsway Hospital (1.2 miles south).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
