Derbyshire · England
Bath Repair for Oakthorpe homes
Our repair technicians come to Oakthorpe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Oakthorpe, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are scuffs and scratches in the surface and holes from dropped items.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Oakthorpe (DE12)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Oakthorpe
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Oakthorpe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Oakthorpe: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Derbyshire, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Our work in Oakthorpe
Oakthorpe is about 3 miles south-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in Derbyshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. Our jobs stretch from Oakthorpe to Birmingham (23 miles away).
Jobs in DE12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Main Street, The Square and Redfern Road. If you’re just outside Oakthorpe, we cover Donisthorpe (1 mile north-west), Measham (1 mile south-east), Acresford (1 mile west), Stretton en le Field (1 mile south-west) and Short Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Swadlincote (5 miles north), Woodville (4 miles north), Upper Midway (5 miles north), Hilton (12 miles north), Midway (5 miles north) and Lower Midway (5 miles north).
Around Oakthorpe
We visit homes around Oakthorpe Primary School, Church of St John the Evangelist and Saltersford Wood. A little further out are Ashby de la Zouch Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Measham Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What affects the price in Oakthorpe
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Nearby places to Oakthorpe
What else we do in Oakthorpe
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Oakthorpe, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
