Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Raikes, Derbyshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in The Raikes. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair in The Raikes without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include hairline or through cracks in acrylic and holes from dropped items, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Derbyshire.
- Where
- The Raikes (SK17)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Signs you need bath repair in The Raikes
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
FAQs for The Raikes
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in The Raikes
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
If you’re in The Raikes and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Where we work around The Raikes
The Raikes is about 9 miles east of Leek, in Derbyshire. Anywhere in SK17, we carry out the work at your property. The Raikes is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from The Raikes to Manchester (29 miles away).
Here we cover the SK17 postcode area. We also travel to Hartington (1 mile north-east), Sheen (1 mile north-west), Ecton (2 miles south-west), Warslow (2 miles west) and Butterton (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Buxton (9 miles north-west), Matlock (11 miles east), Ashbourne (9 miles south-east), Chapel-en-le-Frith (13 miles north), Bakewell (8 miles north-east) and Darley Dale (10 miles east).
Around The Raikes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartington CofE Primary School and Church of St Giles. Well-known places in the area include Alstonefield Geohut (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near The Raikes include Wolfscote Hill and Castern Wood.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
