Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Our technicians come to St Ives for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in St Ives
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. If you’re dealing with chips on the rim or sides and holes from dropped items, we can typically put it right, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- St Ives (PE27)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
You do not 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 will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in St Ives
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why St Ives clients choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
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Common questions in St Ives
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Common problems we fix in St Ives
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
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.
St Ives and the surrounding area
St Ives is about 12 miles north-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 371 places across Cambridgeshire. Our jobs stretch from St Ives to London (58 miles away).
Every address in PE27 is within our area. From Market Hill, Sheep Market and Market Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Being close to the A1096 and A1123, St Ives is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to St Ives include Hemingford Grey (2 miles south-west), Holywell (2 miles south-east), Needingworth (2 miles east), Woodhurst (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (12 miles south-east), St Neots (11 miles south-west), Huntingdon (4 miles west), Ely (15 miles east), Cambourne (8 miles south) and Chatteris (10 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Cambridgeshire, St Ives sees plenty of our work.
Around St Ives
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Ivo School, St Ivo School and 27 pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include All Saints Church (0.5 miles south) and Westfield Junior School (within half a mile south). The closest station to St Ives is Huntingdon station, about 5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Castle Hill earthworks (3.6 miles south-east) and Hinchingbrooke Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are Houghton Meadows.
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