Cumbria · England
Bath Repair in Ormathwaite
Damaged bath in Ormathwaite? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips under the taps
About our bath repair in Ormathwaite
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We’re often asked to fix cracks in an acrylic bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, in cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Ormathwaite (CA12)
- County
- Cumbria
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Also near Ormathwaite
Other services in Ormathwaite
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
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 what we repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Ormathwaite
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
Repairing versus replacing in Ormathwaite
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Ormathwaite clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we would advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Ormathwaite
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
FAQs for Ormathwaite
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you come to Ormathwaite?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Ormathwaite for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Store metal items away from the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Covering Ormathwaite
Ormathwaite is about 9 miles east of Cockermouth, in Cumbria. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Ormathwaite is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. We work right across the region, from Ormathwaite to Newcastle upon Tyne (65 miles away).
Every address in CA12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Back Lane and Raven Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Applethwaite (1 mile north-west), Cumberland (1 mile south-west), Keswick (1 mile south), Portinscale (2 miles south-west) and Briery (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cockermouth (9 miles west), Wigton (14 miles north), Ewanrigg (15 miles north-west), Ambleside (15 miles south-east), Aspatria (13 miles north-west) and Frizington (15 miles west).
What’s near Ormathwaite
Around Ormathwaite, we work in homes near Keswick School and Underskiddaw Parish Room. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bond Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Carlside Tarn and Latrigg.
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