Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Mercaston homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Mercaston and across Derbyshire. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair at your home in Mercaston
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We’re frequently asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Mercaston (DE6)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Mercaston?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
For a price in Mercaston, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Do you need bath repair in Mercaston?
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 steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
Landlord and trade work in Mercaston
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
FAQs for Mercaston
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Mercaston and the surrounding area
Mercaston is about 6 miles south-west of Belper, in Derbyshire. Across the DE6 area, we carry out the work at your property. Mercaston is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Jobs in DE6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Brailsford (1 mile south-west), Brailsford Green (1 mile south-west), Commonside (2 miles west), Ednaston (2 miles west) and Shirley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (14 miles south), Ilkeston (12 miles east), Long Eaton (15 miles south-east), Belper (6 miles north-east), Heanor (11 miles east) and Ripley (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mercaston
Our customers here include homes close to Mugginton CofE Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Duffield station, roughly 4.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Babington Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Mackworth Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
