Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Melmerby, Cumbria
Our technicians come to Melmerby for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Melmerby without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are rust spots around the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Melmerby (CA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise 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.
Why Melmerby customers choose us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Melmerby
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cumbria. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Melmerby.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Do you need bath repair in Melmerby?
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
Melmerby and the surrounding area
Melmerby is about 8 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Customers in Melmerby get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Melmerby is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. Our jobs stretch from Melmerby to Newcastle upon Tyne (42 miles away).
Here we cover the CA10 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Maiden Way Close and Townhead Court. We also cover the places around Melmerby: Gamblesby (1 mile north-west), Ousby (2 miles south), Unthank (2 miles north), Hunsonby (2 miles south-west) and Winskill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Penrith (8 miles south-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (11 miles south-east), Fair Hill (8 miles south-west), Carleton (7 miles south-west), Bongate (12 miles south-east) and Alston (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Melmerby
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Langwathby station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Kirkoswald Castle (4.1 miles north-west).
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Melmerby. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your CA10 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melmerby use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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