Leicestershire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Osbaston, Leicestershire

Our technicians come to Osbaston 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
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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About our bath repair in Osbaston

We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Location
Osbaston (CV13)
Region
Leicestershire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

Honest limits

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

What we’re called out for in Osbaston

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • A hole punched through by something heavy

What your quote should include

  • When it can be used again
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Choosing a repair company

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage

A few things move the price: 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.

Send photos for a quote

You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Something in shot to show the size

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CV13 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Repairing versus replacing in Osbaston

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why book with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • No need to remove anything
  • Same prices wherever you are

See our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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.

The process

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know about parking or access

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Our work in Osbaston

Osbaston is about 6 miles south of Coalville, in Leicestershire. From the centre of Osbaston to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Osbaston is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Osbaston to Birmingham (25 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: CV13. If you’re just outside Osbaston, we cover Barlestone (1 mile north), Newbold Heath (1 mile north-east), Newbold Verdon (1 mile east), Osbaston Hollow (1 mile north-west) and Cadeby (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (11 miles north-east), Hinckley (7 miles south), Wigston (11 miles east), Coalville (6 miles north), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (9 miles north-west) and Shepshed (10 miles north).

Around Osbaston

Our clients here include homes close to Red Lion pub, St Giles' Church and The Market Bosworth School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Shackerstone railway station (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Ambion Hill.

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Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

Osbaston questions

Will the repair show?

On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you work in Osbaston?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Osbaston. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will the repair last?

It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.

How long before I can use the bath?

Typically the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

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