Greater Manchester · England
Bath Repair in Ardwick
Problem with your bath in Ardwick? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Ardwick, done in place
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 one visit. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and deep scratches in acrylic, we can generally put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Ardwick (M12, M13, M4)
- County
- Greater Manchester
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Ardwick and the surrounding area
Ardwick is about 1 mile south of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 72 places in Greater Manchester.
Postcode districts we cover here: M12, M13 and M4. From Abel Road, Peace Road and Astley Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Ardwick is on the A57, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Ardwick: Manchester (1 mile north), Chorlton-on-Medlock (1 mile south), Beswick (1 mile east), West Gorton (1 mile south-east) and New Islington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Wythenshawe (6 miles south), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Butler Green (5 miles north-east), Heaton Norris (4 miles south-east), Higher Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Heaton Chapel (4 miles south). Ardwick is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater Manchester.
Around Ardwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ardwick Green, Medlock Primary School and Ellen Wilkinson High School and the streets around them. Also close by are Manchester School of Acting (within half a mile west), University of Manchester Library (1 mile south-west), Former Church of St Thomas (under half a mile west) and Seven Stars pub (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Ardwick itself: Ardwick station. Other landmarks nearby include Elizabeth Gaskell's House (0.6 miles south) and Manchester Castle (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ardwick include Unicorn Grocery and Boating lake.
- Local facilities include All Saints' (0.8 miles west)
What we are called out for in Ardwick
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- What protection goes down before work starts
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Your questions about bath repair in Ardwick
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Generally, 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 picture.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Ardwick
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Also in Ardwick
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your M12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ardwick
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
