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Bath chip & crack repair in Broad Oak, St Helens

Bath repair in Broad Oak without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

About our bath repair in Broad Oak

Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. If you are dealing with an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chipped rim or side, we can help, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic alike.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Location
Broad Oak (WA9, WA11)
Region
St Helens
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Do you need bath repair in Broad Oak?

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What preparation is included
  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Where we work around Broad Oak

Broad Oak is about 1 mile east of St Helens, in St Helens. Anywhere in WA9, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover 32 places across St Helens. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 10 miles away.

All of WA9 and WA11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Park Road, Delta Road and Simms Avenue. With the A572 close by, Broad Oak is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Parr (1 mile west), Laffak (1 mile north), Sutton (1 mile south), St Helens (1 mile west) and Carr Mill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Prescot (4 miles south-west), Newton-le-Willows (3 miles east), Eccleston (3 miles west), Rainhill (4 miles south-west), Rainford (5 miles north-west) and Eccleston Park (4 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Broad Oak

We visit homes around St Peter's Church, Gaskell Park and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Primrose Vaults pub (0.5 miles north-west), Haydock Memorial Library (1.3 miles north-east) and Broad Oak Community Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is St Helens Central station, about 1.2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Helens Museum And Art Gallery (1.4 miles west) and St Helens Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Billinge Hill and Highfield Moss.

Map of Broad Oak © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts 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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What bath repair costs

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

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your pictures

You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

The process

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Get a quote

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Broad Oak, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

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Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.

FAQs for Broad Oak

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.

Do you cover the entire of St Helens?

Across the UK, so Broad Oak is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Broad Oak?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your WA9 postcode.

When a repair is not the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Broad Oak

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
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