Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Nelson, Lancashire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Nelson and across Lancashire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair at your home in Nelson
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and snagging damage from a refit.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Nelson (BB9, BB8)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
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.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlord and trade work in Nelson
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What affects the price in Nelson
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Nelson. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
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.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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 next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Nelson questions
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before booking
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
About Nelson
Nelson is about 3 miles north-east of Burnley, in Lancashire. Anywhere in BB9, a technician comes to you. Nelson is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 25 miles away.
Our visits in BB9 and BB8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Market Street, Southfield Square and Market Square or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the A56 and A682 close by, Nelson is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Nelson: Carr Hall (1 mile west), Barrowford (1 mile north-west), Brierfield (1 mile south-west), Higherford (2 miles north) and Harle Syke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Burnley (3 miles south-west), Accrington (9 miles south-west), Rawtenstall (10 miles south), Clitheroe (8 miles west), Haslingden (11 miles south-west) and Bacup (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Nelson
Our clients here include homes close to St Philip's, Colne Primet Academy and Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Pendle Vale College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Station Hotel (within half a mile west). There is a railway station in Nelson itself: Nelson station. Other landmarks nearby include Pendle Community Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and British In India Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Nelson includes Noyna Hill and Rowley Lake.
Towns and villages near Nelson
Other services in Nelson
Common problems we fix in Nelson
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Common reasons people in Nelson contact us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- How to look after the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
