Leicester · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Matthew's, Leicester
Bath repair across St Matthew's and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in St Matthew's without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- St Matthew's (LE1, LE4, LE5)
- Region
- Leicester
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in St Matthew's
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in St Matthew's, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What affects the price in St Matthew's
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for St Matthew's. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
Most clients in St Matthew's get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Our work in St Matthew's
St Matthew's is about 1 mile north-east of Leicester, in Leicester. Across the LE1 area, a technician comes to you. St Matthew's is one of 35 places in Leicester we cover. We work right across the region, from St Matthew's to Birmingham (34 miles away).
We cover every part of the LE1, LE4 and LE5 postcode area. Whether you live on Free Lane, Bell Lane and Hart Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the A47, St Matthew's is simple for us to get to. Other places close to St Matthew's include Leicester (1 mile south-west), Spinney Hills (1 mile east), Woodgate (1 mile west), Belgrave (1 mile north) and Newfoundpool (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oadby (4 miles south-east), Braunstone Town (3 miles south-west), Leicester Forest East (4 miles west), Birstall (3 miles north), Thurmaston (3 miles north-east) and Wigston Fields (3 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Leicester, St Matthew's is somewhere we visit often.
Near you in St Matthew's
Our customers here include homes close to Alderman Newton's School, Market Tavern and Cossington Recreation Ground, among other places. Nearby too are St Matthew's Church (less than half a mile north), Taylor Road Primary School (under half a mile north) and Moat Community College (0.6 miles south). St Matthew's’s nearest station is Leicester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Latimer (0.6 miles north-east) and William Carey Museum (0.6 miles south). The countryside around St Matthew's includes Sheet Hedges Wood.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in St Matthew's
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Do you need bath repair in St Matthew's?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Matthew's
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Common questions in St Matthew's
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
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.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
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