Derby · England
Bath and surface repairs in DE3
Based in DE3? Our technicians cover Mickleover and Littleover and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Places in DE3
Repairs we offer in DE3
- Tile repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Districts next door
More in Derby
Towns and villages in Derby
Areas we cover
Our bath repair service in DE3
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What you will pay
Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Near you in Mickleover
We visit homes around Brookfield Primary School, Littleover Community School and Church of All Saints, among other places. The nearest railway station is Willington station, about 3.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Derbion (3.5 miles east) and Mackworth Castle (2.6 miles north).
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repairing versus replacing
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
- How soon you can use it again
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Common problems we fix in DE3
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chip where the taps sit
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Questions from DE3
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
