Derbyshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Unthank, Derbyshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Unthank and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Our work in Unthank
Unthank is about 3 miles south-west of Dronfield, in Derbyshire. Customers in Unthank get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Unthank is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Unthank to Manchester (31 miles away).
All of S18 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Millthorpe (1 mile north-east), Horsleygate (1 mile north), Lydgate (1 mile north), Rumbling Street (1 mile south-east) and Cartledge (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Chesterfield (5 miles south-east), Buxton (15 miles west), Dronfield (3 miles north-east), Bolsover (11 miles east), Staveley (8 miles east) and Matlock (10 miles south).
Near you in Unthank
In Unthank, that means homes near Royal Oak pub and Penny Acres Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dronfield station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Hill (4.8 miles west) and Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Blacka Moor Nature Reserve and Totley Moor.
How we handle bath repair in Unthank
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, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are holes from dropped items and chips on the rim or sides.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Unthank (S18)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When to call us in Unthank
Rust typically 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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
- What happens if they find more damage
Should you replace it?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Unthank
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Unthank: your questions answered
How do I get a price for bath repair in Unthank?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
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
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
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