Cumbria · England
Bath and surface repairs in CA5
Live in CA5? We cover Dalston, Thursby and Burgh-by-Sands and every street in between, repairing in place.
Towns and villages in CA5
- Dalston
- Thursby
- Burgh-by-Sands
- North End
- Thurstonfield
- Baldwinholme
- Great Orton
- Moorhouse
- Buckabank
- Kirkbampton
- Raughton Head
- Crofton
Repairs we offer in CA5
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Worktop repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- uPVC window & door repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in CA5
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are cracks in an acrylic bath and snagging damage from a refit.
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Cost
Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why clients in CA5 choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Getting a price
Most clients in CA5 get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What’s near Dalston
In Dalston, that means homes near St Michael's CofE Primary School, Caldew School and Church of St Michael and All Angels, among other places. There is a railway station in Dalston itself: Dalston (Cumbria) station. A little further out are Carlisle Castle (4.2 miles north-east) and Cumberland Infirmary (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Dalston includes Thurstonfield Lough.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Repair or replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is.
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
What affects the price in CA5
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in CA5, and we will reply with a fixed price.
CA5: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How much does bath repair cost in CA5?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you cover CA5?
We do. We send a technician to CA5 for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
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