Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Repair in Swaffham Prior
Bath repair across Swaffham Prior and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
About our bath repair in Swaffham Prior
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the following day. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and deep scratches in acrylic.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Swaffham Prior and across Cambridgeshire.
- Location
- Swaffham Prior (CB25)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Swaffham Prior?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Swaffham Prior. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Swaffham Prior clients choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- 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 day after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Swaffham Prior. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Swaffham Prior
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Questions from Swaffham Prior
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Swaffham Prior
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Swaffham Prior and nearby
Swaffham Prior is about 4 miles west of Newmarket, in Cambridgeshire. Customers in Swaffham Prior get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 371 places in Cambridgeshire. Our jobs stretch from Swaffham Prior to London (about 55 miles away).
Jobs in CB25 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Cage Hill and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Swaffham Prior include Commercial End (1 mile south-west), Reach (1 mile north), Swaffham Bulbeck (1 mile south-west), Burwell (2 miles north-east) and Lode (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (8 miles south-west), Newmarket (4 miles east), Ely (10 miles north), Littleport (14 miles north), King's Hedges (7 miles west) and Soham (6 miles north).
Around Swaffham Prior
In Swaffham Prior, that means homes near Swaffham Prior Church of England Academy, Church of St Mary and Red Lion Public House. The closest station to Swaffham Prior is Waterbeach station, roughly 4.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newmarket Equine Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Bottisham Airfield Museum (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Swaffham Prior includes Wicken Fen.
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