Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tansley, Derbyshire
Damaged bath in Tansley? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Tansley
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, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and a chipped rim or side, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Tansley (DE4)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Tansley
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- How to care for the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
What else we do in Tansley
Repair or replace in Tansley?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Tansley. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Tansley, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Tansley: your questions answered
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Do you cover the entire of Derbyshire?
All of Derbyshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About Tansley
Tansley is about 8 miles north of Belper, in Derbyshire. We visit customers in Tansley and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 532 places in Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Tansley to Manchester (about 37 miles away).
Here we cover the DE4 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Church Street, Goldhill and Oak Tree Gardens. We also cover the places around Tansley: Riber (1 mile south-west), Lumsdale (1 mile north-west), Dethick (1 mile south), Starkholmes (1 mile south-west) and Lea (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Chesterfield (8 miles north-east), Ilkeston (14 miles south-east), Belper (8 miles south), Heanor (11 miles south-east), Dronfield (12 miles north) and Ripley (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Tansley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Trinity Church, Highfields School and Tansley Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Matlock station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Working Carriage Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Willersley Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Tansley, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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