Derby · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Mickleover, Derby
Bath repair in and around Mickleover: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Mickleover without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Mickleover (DE3, DE23)
- County
- Derby
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Mickleover
Mickleover is about 3 miles west of Derby, in Derby. We visit clients in Mickleover and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Mickleover is one of 31 places in Derby we cover. We work right across the region, from Mickleover to Birmingham (33 miles away).
We work across the DE3 and DE23 postcode area. That includes homes on Park Road, Kensey Road and Etwall Road. With the A516 close by, Mickleover is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Mickleover include Littleover (2 miles east), Langley Common (2 miles north), Mackworth (3 miles north), New Zealand (3 miles north-east) and Markeaton (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Derby (3 miles east), Oakwood (6 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (5 miles east), Cathedral Quarter (3 miles north-east), Spondon (6 miles east) and Pear Tree (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Mickleover
In Mickleover, that means homes near Brookfield Primary School, Littleover Community School and Church of All Saints, among other places. Mickleover’s nearest station is Willington station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Derbion (3.5 miles east) and Mackworth Castle (2.6 miles north).
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. 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 choose Surface Doctor in Mickleover
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Mickleover
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mickleover 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 carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Nearby places to Mickleover
What else we do in Mickleover
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- 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.
- 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 following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Advice
Mickleover: your questions answered
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Do you cover the whole of Derby?
Everywhere in the UK, Mickleover included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What affects the price in Mickleover
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
