Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Repair for Shelford homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Shelford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Shelford
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 rust spots around the plughole and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Shelford and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Shelford (NG12)
- Region
- Nottinghamshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Shelford
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you cover Shelford?
We do. We send a technician to Shelford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Shelford
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Signs you need bath repair in Shelford
Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Common reasons people in Shelford contact us include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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.
Places near Shelford
Other services in Shelford
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Nottinghamshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Repairing versus replacing in Shelford
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Shelford and the surrounding area
Shelford is about 3 miles east of Carlton, in Nottinghamshire. Jobs in Shelford are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shelford is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 51 miles away.
Every address in NG12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Hawthorn Close, Stoke Ferry Lane and Julian Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Shelford, we cover Stoke Bardolph (1 mile west), Burton Joyce (1 mile north-west), Bulcote (1 mile north), Harlequin (2 miles south) and Radcliffe on Trent (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Mansfield (14 miles north-west), Beeston (10 miles west), Carlton (3 miles west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles north-west), Hucknall (9 miles north-west) and Newark-on-Trent (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Shelford
Our clients here include homes close to South Nottinghamshire Academy, The Ferry Boat Inn and St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burton Joyce station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Radcliffe Asylum (2 miles south) and East Bridgford Pancake Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shelford include Colwick Woods.
- Other local spots include Shelford and Newton (0.6 miles north-east)
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