Rotherham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swallownest, Rotherham
Damaged bath in Swallownest? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
Landlord and trade work in Swallownest
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Swallownest, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
How we handle bath repair in Swallownest
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Common call-outs are for a hole punched through by something heavy and cracks in an acrylic bath, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Swallownest (S26, S13)
- Area hub
- Rotherham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Swallownest
Repairs by material
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Common problems we fix in Swallownest
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repairing versus replacing in Swallownest
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. 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
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Swallownest
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your S26 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Swallownest and nearby
Swallownest is about 5 miles south of Rotherham, in Rotherham. We visit homes and businesses in Swallownest and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Swallownest is one of 71 places in Rotherham we cover. Our jobs stretch from Swallownest to Leeds (about 32 miles away).
We work across S26 and S13 and the streets around it. From High Street, Main Street and Alpina Way or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Swallownest include Aston (1 mile east), Aughton (1 mile north), Woodhouse Mill (1 mile west), Treeton (2 miles north-west) and Woodhouse (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Rotherham (5 miles north), Rawmarsh (7 miles north), Maltby (6 miles north-east), Dinnington (5 miles east), Clifton (5 miles north) and Swinton (8 miles north).
Around Swallownest
Our customers here include homes close to Swallownest Primary School, Christ Church Swallownest and Aston Academy and the streets around them. Swallownest’s nearest station is Woodhouse station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rotherham General Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Crystal Peaks (2 miles south-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
