Bolton · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Bromley Cross, Bolton

Problem with your bath in Bromley Cross? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Bromley Cross homes

Bath repair in Bromley Cross without replacing anything

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you’re dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and impact holes in acrylic, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Bromley Cross as everywhere else we work.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Location
Bromley Cross (BL7, BL2, BL1)
County
Bolton
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What a repair cannot fix

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Repair or replace in Bromley Cross?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.

What affects the price in Bromley Cross

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The material
  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.

Landlord and trade work in Bromley Cross

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

For anyone letting property in or around Bromley Cross, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Bromley Cross questions

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What information do you need?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

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, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Bromley Cross?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

How it works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a free quote

Related advice

How to look after the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.

When to call us in Bromley Cross

Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

What to look for in a quote

  • How the colour is matched
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if they find more damage

10 questions to ask before booking

Where we work around Bromley Cross

Bromley Cross is about 1 mile east of Sharples, in Bolton. We visit homes and businesses in Bromley Cross and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 61 towns and villages across Bolton. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 12 miles away.

Our visits in BL7, BL2 and BL1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Shady Lane, Grange Road and Windsor Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bromley Cross, we cover Eagley (1 mile west), Cox Green (1 mile north-west), Sharples (1 mile west), Astley Bridge (1 mile south-west) and Egerton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horwich (6 miles west), Farnworth (4 miles south), Westhoughton (6 miles south-west), Daubhill (4 miles south-west), Great Lever (4 miles south) and Heaton (3 miles south-west).

Around Bromley Cross

Around Bromley Cross, we work in homes near Eagley Junior School, The Crofters Arms and Jumbles Country Park. Also close by are St Andrew's Church (0.5 miles west) and Turton High School Media Arts College (under half a mile west). Bromley Cross has its own railway station: Bromley Cross station. A little further out are Hall Ith Wood Museum (1 mile south) and Blair Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Nob End.

  • Other local spots include Tonge with Haulgh (1.6 miles south)
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