Leicestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Normanton on Soar, Leicestershire
Bath repair across Normanton on Soar and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Normanton on Soar
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Normanton on Soar (LE12)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Places near Normanton on Soar
What else we do in Normanton on Soar
Normanton on Soar and the surrounding area
Normanton on Soar is about 2 miles north of Loughborough, in Leicestershire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 287 places across Leicestershire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
We work across LE12 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Main Street, Stonehurst Lane and Butt Lane. If you are just outside Normanton on Soar, we cover Zouch (1 mile west), Sutton Bonington (1 mile north-west), Long Whatton (2 miles west), West Leake (2 miles north) and Kingston on Soar (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Melton Mowbray (15 miles east), Coalville (8 miles south-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (11 miles west), Shepshed (3 miles south-west), Syston (10 miles south-east) and Shelthorpe (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Normanton on Soar
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bishop's Meadow, Normanton-on-Soar Primary School and St. James. Also close by are The Plough pub (under half a mile south) and Limehurst Academy (2.2 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Loughborough station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Old Rectory Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Thorpe Acre and Dishley (1.3 miles south).
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow two to three hours for most chips.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
If you are in Normanton on Soar and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common questions in Normanton on Soar
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
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 information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What we are called out for in Normanton on Soar
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips caused by builders
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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