York · England
Bath Repair for Rufforth homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Rufforth and across York. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
About our bath repair in Rufforth
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 fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust by the waste and overflow.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Rufforth (YO23)
- Area hub
- York
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Rufforth
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Why repair rather than replace?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why Rufforth customers choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we’re called out for in Rufforth
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
- How to look after the finish
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Rufforth, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rufforth as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Nearby places to Rufforth
Other services in Rufforth
Where we work around Rufforth
Rufforth is about 4 miles west of York, in York. From the centre of Rufforth to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Rufforth is one of 79 places in York we cover. Our jobs stretch from Rufforth to Leeds (about 18 miles away).
We work across the YO23 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Yew Tree Close, Laburnum Close and Wetherby Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Knapton (2 miles east), Askham Richard (2 miles south), Askham Bryan (3 miles south-east), Upper Poppleton (3 miles north-east) and Nether Poppleton (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as York (4 miles east), Clementhorpe (5 miles east), Bishophill (5 miles east), Hungate (5 miles east), Clifton (4 miles east) and Tang Hall (6 miles east).
What’s near Rufforth
We visit homes around All Saints' Church, Tankard Inn and Boroughbridge High School. The closest station to Rufforth is Poppleton station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include York Castle (4.8 miles east) and Goddards (4 miles east).
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Rufforth
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
