Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shardlow, Derbyshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Shardlow and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Shardlow and nearby
Shardlow is about 3 miles south-west of Long Eaton, in Derbyshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shardlow is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shardlow to Birmingham (36 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DE72. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Canal Bank and The Wharf, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Cavendish Bridge (1 mile south-east), Great Wilne (1 mile north-east), Church Wilne (1 mile north-east), Ambaston (2 miles north-west) and Hemington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (11 miles south-west), Ilkeston (7 miles north), Long Eaton (3 miles north-east), Belper (12 miles north-west), Heanor (10 miles north) and Ripley (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Shardlow
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Castle Donington College, St James Church and Shardlow Hall. Other local landmarks include Trent Corn Mills pub (less than half a mile south) and Shardlow Primary School (0.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Long Eaton station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Aston Hall Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Castle Donington Museum (2 miles south).
How we handle bath repair in Shardlow
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Typical jobs include cracks in an acrylic bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Shardlow and across Derbyshire.
- Area
- Shardlow (DE72)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
When to call us in Shardlow
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
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.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Questions from Shardlow
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Shardlow is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
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