Cheshire East · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Basford, Cheshire East
Damaged bath in Basford? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Common problems we fix in Basford
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
Bath repair at your home in Basford
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a chipped rim or side.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Basford (CW2)
- Area hub
- Cheshire East
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Basford
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Basford customers choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Where we work around Basford
Basford is about 2 miles south-east of Crewe, in Cheshire East. From the centre of Basford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Basford is one of 254 places in Cheshire East where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 30 miles away.
Every address in CW2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Weston Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Hough (1 mile south), Shavington (1 mile west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Stowford (1 mile north-east) and Rope (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Congleton (11 miles north-east), Nantwich (4 miles west), Middlewich (8 miles north), Sandbach (6 miles north-east), Coppenhall (3 miles north) and Holmes Chapel (10 miles north).
Around Basford
In Basford, that means homes near Shavington Primary School, Shavington Academy and St Mark, among other places. The closest station to Basford is Crewe station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism (2.3 miles east) and Nantwich Castle (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Black Firs and Cranberry Bog.
Landlord and trade work in Basford
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Basford questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you come to Basford?
We do. We send a technician to Basford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
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How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
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 can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
