Leicestershire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire
We travel to Thorpe Acre for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Thorpe Acre without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips under the taps.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Thorpe Acre (LE11, LE12)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thorpe Acre
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
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Thorpe Acre questions
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work in Thorpe Acre?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Thorpe Acre. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
DIY kit or professional 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, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Thorpe Acre
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Thorpe Acre and nearby
Thorpe Acre is about 1 mile north-west of Loughborough, in Leicestershire. Anywhere in LE11, a technician comes to you. Thorpe Acre is one of 287 places in Leicestershire we cover. We work right across the region, from Thorpe Acre to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
Every address in LE11 and LE12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Burns Road, Lewis Road and Larkin Lane and the roads around them. We also travel to Loughborough (1 mile south-east), Hathern (1 mile north-west), Shelthorpe (2 miles south-east), Nanpantan (2 miles south) and Shepshed (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wigston (15 miles south), Melton Mowbray (15 miles east), Coalville (6 miles south-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (10 miles west), Syston (9 miles south-east) and Blaby (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Thorpe Acre
In Thorpe Acre, that means homes near Church of All Saints, Robert Bakewell Primary School and Bishop's Meadow, among other places. The nearest railway station is Loughborough station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Old Rectory Museum (1.4 miles east) and Thorpe Acre and Dishley (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thorpe Acre include Beacon Hill and Charnwood Lodge.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Thorpe Acre
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
What we are called out for in Thorpe Acre
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. 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.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
