Cumbria · England
Bath Repair in Scales
Fixed-price bath repair in Scales and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Bath repair in Scales without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and cracks in an acrylic bath, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Scales (LA12)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Scales: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you cover Scales?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Scales from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Scales?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your LA12 postcode.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Scales
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cumbria and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What we cannot put right
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. 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. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Scales and the surrounding area
Scales is about 4 miles south of Ulverston, in Cumbria. Anywhere in LA12, we come to you. We cover all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 51 miles away.
Jobs in LA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Scales, we cover Aldingham (1 mile south-east), Little Urswick (1 mile north-west), Gleaston (1 mile south-west), Stainton with Adgarley (2 miles west) and Great Urswick (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Barrow-in-Furness (5 miles west), Ulverston (4 miles north), Hindpool (5 miles west), Salthouse (5 miles south-west), Dalton-in-Furness (3 miles west) and Risedale (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Scales
Typical jobs here are in homes near Low Furness CofE Primary School and Church of Cuthbert, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dalton station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Furness Abbey Museum (3.3 miles west) and Dalton Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Scales includes Birkrigg Common and Urswick Tarn.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When to call us in Scales
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
Repairs by material
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.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
