Hertfordshire · England
Bath Repair in St Ibbs
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in St Ibbs and across Hertfordshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
About our bath repair in St Ibbs
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- St Ibbs (SG4)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Common questions in St Ibbs
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in St Ibbs.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
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 there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you come to St Ibbs?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to St Ibbs and the rest of Hertfordshire. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Signs you need bath repair in St Ibbs
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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 following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
St Ibbs and nearby
St Ibbs is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
We cover every part of SG4 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Sperberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile south), St Ippolyts (1 mile north-east), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in St Ibbs
Around St Ibbs, we work in homes near Church of St Ippolyts (church of England), St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School and The Bull Public House. Other local landmarks include Kingshott School (1 mile north) and Hitchin Girls' School (1.6 miles north). The closest station to St Ibbs is Hitchin station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
