Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tideswell, Derbyshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Tideswell and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
If you are in Tideswell 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.
Bath repair in Tideswell, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Tideswell (SK17)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Our work in Tideswell
Tideswell is about 6 miles east of Buxton, in Derbyshire. Anywhere in SK17, we come to you. We work in 532 places in Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 23 miles away.
Jobs in SK17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Cherry Tree Square and Pursglove Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Lane Head (1 mile north-east), Litton (1 mile south-east), Priestcliffe (3 miles south), Taddington (3 miles south) and Little Longstone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chesterfield (14 miles east), Buxton (6 miles west), Dronfield (13 miles east), Glossop (13 miles north-west), Matlock (13 miles south-east) and New Mills (11 miles north-west).
Around Tideswell
Around Tideswell, we work in homes near Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School, St John the Baptist and The Anchor pub, among other places. The closest station to Tideswell is Dove Holes station, about 5 miles west. A little further out are Newholme Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Peveril Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Tideswell includes Bradwell Moor.
Do you need bath repair in Tideswell?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to care for the finish
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tideswell use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Derbyshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. 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.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Tideswell
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your SK17 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Questions from Tideswell
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
