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Bath chip & crack repair in Astley, Wigan
Bath repair across Astley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. 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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Astley customers choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath repair in Astley
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a chipped rim or side.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Astley (M29)
- Area hub
- Wigan
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Astley
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- When it can be used again
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Astley and the surrounding area
Astley is about 2 miles south-east of Atherton, in Wigan. From the centre of Astley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 63 towns and villages in Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: M29. That includes homes on High Street, Church Road and Hawkworth. Nearby, we also work in Bedford (2 miles west), Pennington (2 miles west), Lately Common (2 miles south-west), Glazebury (2 miles south-west) and Fowley Common (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wigan (8 miles west), Leigh (3 miles west), Ashton-in-Makerfield (8 miles west), Hindley (5 miles north-west), Ince-in-Makerfield (7 miles north-west) and Standish (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Astley
We visit homes around St Stephen's CofE Primary School, St Stephen's Church and Miners Arms, among other places. The closest station to Astley is Atherton station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Avenue Day Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Wigan and Leigh Exhibition (2.6 miles west). Not far away are Cadishead and Little Woolden Moss and Pennington Flash.
- Local facilities include Astley Mosley Common (0.8 miles south)
Places near Astley
Also in Astley
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Astley
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Landlord and trade work in Astley
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Astley, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
FAQs for Astley
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
