Barnsley · England
Bath Repair in Swaithe
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Swaithe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Swaithe
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. 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. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are damage beneath the taps and chips along the edge of the bath.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Swaithe (S70)
- Region
- Barnsley
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Swaithe
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
Landlord and trade work in Swaithe
For anyone letting property in or around Swaithe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Repair or replace in Swaithe?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
FAQs for Swaithe
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally within a day, depending on the repair.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your S70 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Our work in Swaithe
Swaithe is about 2 miles north-west of Wombwell, in Barnsley. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Swaithe is one of 94 towns and villages in Barnsley where we work. Our jobs stretch from Swaithe to Leeds (about 20 miles away).
Our visits in S70 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Swaithe include Stairfoot (1 mile north), Ardsley (1 mile north-east), Kendray (1 mile north-west), Worsbrough (1 mile west) and Lundwood (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Wath upon Dearne (4 miles south-east), Wilthorpe (3 miles north-west), Cudworth (3 miles north), Thurnscoe (5 miles east), Royston (5 miles north) and Penistone (8 miles west).
Around Swaithe
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew, The Elmhirst School and Hunningley Primary School. The nearest railway station is Wombwell station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Alhambra Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Worsbrough Mill Museum (1.5 miles west).
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
