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Bath Repair for Shackerstone homes

Local bath repair for Shackerstone: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Shackerstone

Common problems we fix in Shackerstone

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Holes from dropped items

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Our hiring checklist

How we handle bath repair in Shackerstone

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can usually bathe again the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
Shackerstone (CV13)
Area hub
Leicestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Common questions in Shackerstone

How long does the repair take to cure?

Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

How invisible is a bath repair?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.

Repair or replace in Shackerstone?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. 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. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Shackerstone. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

How to care for the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

How it works

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

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Where we work around Shackerstone

Shackerstone is about 6 miles south-west of Coalville, in Leicestershire. Wherever you are in the CV13 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Shackerstone is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shackerstone to Birmingham (23 miles away).

All of CV13 is within our area. Whether you live on Church Road, Station Road and Insley's Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Shackerstone include Congerstone (1 mile south-west), Bilstone (1 mile south-west), Odstone (1 mile north-east), Newton Burgoland (2 miles north) and Barton in the Beans (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Loughborough (12 miles north-east), Hinckley (9 miles south), Wigston (15 miles east), Coalville (6 miles north-east), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (6 miles north) and Shepshed (10 miles north-east).

Around Shackerstone

Typical jobs here are in homes near Congerstone Primary School, The Rising Sun pub and Church of St Peter and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Shackerstone railway station (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ambion Hill.

Map of Shackerstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Shackerstone

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

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

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