Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Scropton, Derbyshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Scropton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Scropton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair at your home in Scropton
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Scropton (DE65)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Scropton use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
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Common problems we fix in Scropton
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
FAQs for Scropton
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Derbyshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Scropton?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
About Scropton
Scropton is about 6 miles north-west of Burton upon Trent, in Derbyshire. Jobs in Scropton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Scropton is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Here we cover the DE65 postcode area. From Watery Lane, Scropton Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Foston (1 mile north), Fauld (1 mile south), Derbyshire Dales (2 miles north-west), Aston (2 miles north-west) and Aston Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Swadlincote (9 miles south-east), Belper (15 miles north-east), Ashbourne (10 miles north), Woodville (10 miles south-east), Upper Midway (9 miles south-east) and Hilton (3 miles east).
Around Scropton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Heath Fields Primary School, Sudbury Park and Church of St Paul. The closest station to Scropton is Tutbury & Hatton station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Tutbury Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Tutbury Museum (1.5 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. 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.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
For a price in Scropton, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
What affects the price in Scropton
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DE65 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
