Rutland · England
Bath Repair in Thorpe by Water
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Thorpe by Water, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
How we handle bath repair in Thorpe by Water
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are rusty patches near the plughole and a chipped rim or side.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Thorpe by Water (LE15)
- Region
- Rutland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Thorpe by Water
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are there extra charges for Thorpe by Water?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How much does bath repair cost in Thorpe by Water?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Landlord and trade work in Thorpe by Water
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Thorpe by Water, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Other services in Thorpe by Water
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Where we work around Thorpe by Water
Thorpe by Water is about 5 miles north of Corby, in Rutland. We visit homes and businesses in Thorpe by Water, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 47 towns and villages in Rutland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Thorpe by Water to Birmingham (51 miles away).
Jobs in LE15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Main Street and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Seaton (1 mile north-east), Stoke Dry (1 mile north), Gretton (1 mile south), Harringworth (2 miles east) and Bisbrooke (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oakham (8 miles north), Uppingham (3 miles north-west), Barleythorpe (9 miles north), Cottesmore (11 miles north), Langham (10 miles north) and North Luffenham (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Thorpe by Water
Around Thorpe by Water, we work in homes near Uppingham Community College and Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Corby station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Rockingham Castle (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s King's Hill and Great Merrible Wood.
Signs you need bath repair in Thorpe by Water
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who will actually do the work
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Thorpe by Water clients choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Thorpe by Water
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Thorpe by Water. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
