York · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Upper Poppleton, York
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Poppleton. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair in Upper Poppleton, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s damage beneath the taps and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Upper Poppleton (YO26)
- Area hub
- York
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Upper Poppleton
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your YO26 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Upper Poppleton clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
More services for Upper Poppleton
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Our work in Upper Poppleton
Upper Poppleton is about 3 miles north-west of York, in York. Customers in Upper Poppleton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Upper Poppleton is one of 79 places in York we cover. Our jobs stretch from Upper Poppleton to Leeds (about 20 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: YO26. Streets in the area include Main Street, Station Road and Chantry Avenue. We also cover the places around Upper Poppleton: Nether Poppleton (1 mile north-east), Overton (1 mile north), Knapton (1 mile south), Skelton (1 mile north-east) and Rawcliffe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover York (3 miles south-east), Clementhorpe (3 miles south-east), Bishophill (3 miles south-east), Hungate (3 miles south-east), Tang Hall (4 miles east) and Haxby (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Upper Poppleton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of All Saints, Manor Church of England Academy and White Horse Inn and the streets around them. Upper Poppleton has its own railway station: Poppleton station. A little further out are Clifton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Siward's Howe.
What we are called out for in Upper Poppleton
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Can I fix it myself?
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 usually the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Upper Poppleton: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
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