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Bath and surface repairs in LE87

Based in LE87? We cover Wigston Fields and every street in between, with everything repaired at your home.

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Places in LE87

Wigston Fields

What we do in LE87

Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

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How bath repair works in LE87

Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We are often asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Cost

Prices start from £95. 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.

Why choose Surface Doctor

Rooms protected and left tidy
Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Free fixed quotes from pictures

Ask for a price

If you are in LE87 and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Local landmarks in Wigston Fields

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Star and Garter pub, Church of St Wistan and Birkett House School. Nearby too are Water Leys Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Abington Academy (0.7 miles south) and Knighton Spinney (0.8 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is South Wigston station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wigston Framework Knitters Museum (0.6 miles south) and Fosse Shopping Park (2.6 miles west).

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple:

Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Do not scrub with anything abrasive

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to LE87. The price comes down to:

The type of damage
Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Whether we combine several jobs
How much damage there is

Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

What it’s made of, if you know
Natural light rather than flash
Something in shot to show the size
One sharp close-up of the damage

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Different materials, different repairs

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, which makes it well worth repairing.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Repair or replace?

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.

What your quote should include

The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Whether the colour is mixed to match
What aftercare is recommended
Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Common problems we fix in LE87

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.

Look out for these signs:

Rust by the waste and overflow
Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Chips on the rim or sides
Impact holes in acrylic

Common questions in LE87

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.

Do you cover LE87?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to LE87. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

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