Leicestershire · England
Bath Repair in Wartnaby
Bath repair for Wartnaby, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Signs you need bath repair in Wartnaby
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before booking
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
Bath repair at your home in Wartnaby
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Wartnaby (LE14)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Wartnaby
Wartnaby is about 3 miles north-west of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Wartnaby is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Wartnaby to Birmingham (46 miles away).
Jobs in LE14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Holwell (2 miles east), Nether Broughton (2 miles north-west), Old Dalby (2 miles west), Upper Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Long Clawson (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Loughborough (11 miles west), Melton Mowbray (3 miles south-east), Shepshed (15 miles west), Syston (9 miles south-west), Shelthorpe (11 miles west) and Sileby (8 miles south-west).
Around Wartnaby
Around Wartnaby, we work in homes near Holwell Reserves, The Sugar Loaf pub and Ab Kettleby School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Melton Mowbray station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Ankle Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Most customers in Wartnaby get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Places near Wartnaby
What else we do in Wartnaby
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wartnaby
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Your questions about bath repair in Wartnaby
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
