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Bath and surface repairs in YO18

Based in YO18? We cover Pickering, Thornton-le-Dale and Allerston and every street in between, repairing in place.

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Bath repair across YO18: what to expect

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are often asked to fix hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

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.

What you’ll pay

Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

Rooms protected and left tidy
We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Nothing taken out or refitted
Free fixed quotes from pictures

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There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Around Pickering

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pickering Community Infant School, Lady Lumley's School and White Swan Hotel, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Pickering Castle (within half a mile north) and Beck Isle Museum (less than half a mile north-west).

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

Common problems we fix in YO18

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

A kit repair that didn’t last
Damage beneath the taps
Rust by the waste and overflow
Snagging damage from a refit

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below

What affects the price in YO18

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

Access to the area
The size and number of damaged areas
Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The material and finish

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:

Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
The material, if you know it
Your postcode, so we can check dates
Any earlier repairs or coatings

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

YO18: your questions answered

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

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.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.

Will the repair last?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

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