Bradford · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shipley, Bradford
Problem with your bath in Shipley? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Questions from Shipley
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How we handle bath repair in Shipley
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can usually put it right, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
Signs you need bath repair in Shipley
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Shipley
Other services in Shipley
Shipley and the surrounding area
Shipley is about 3 miles north of Bradford, in Bradford. From the centre of Shipley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 140 places in Bradford. We work right across the region, from Shipley to Leeds (about 9 miles away).
We work across the BD18, BD17, BD10 and BD9 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Market Street and Woodend Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A650 and A657, Shipley is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Windhill (1 mile east), Frizinghall (1 mile south), Wrose (1 mile east), Bolton Woods (1 mile south-east) and Charlestown (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Bradford (3 miles south), Keighley (6 miles west), Bingley (3 miles north-west), Great Horton (4 miles south), Upper Green (4 miles south) and Wibsey (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bradford, Shipley sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Shipley
We visit homes around Church of St Paul, St. Bede's Grammar School and Christchurch. Other local landmarks include Northcliffe Park (0.8 miles south-west), The Old House at Home (within half a mile north-west), Titus Salt School (1.2 miles north-west) and High Crags Primary Leadership Academy (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Shipley itself: Shipley station. Other landmarks nearby include World of Sooty (0.6 miles north-east) and Kirkgate Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Shipley include Idle Hill and Yeadon Tarn.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Most clients in Shipley get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Shipley
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What affects the price in Shipley
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Shipley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Repair or replace in Shipley?
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 the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Shipley. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
