Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chorley, Lancashire
Our technicians come to Chorley for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PR7 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Bath repair in Chorley without replacing anything
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 a single visit. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about a chip where the taps sit and deep scratches in acrylic.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Chorley (PR7, PR6, PR26, L40)
- County
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When to call us in Chorley
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People typically call us when they notice one of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Covering Chorley
Chorley is about 9 miles north-west of Bolton, in Lancashire. Whether you are in the middle of Chorley or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Chorley is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 21 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of PR7, PR6, PR26 and L40. Local streets include Market Street, New Market Street and High Street. Chorley is on the A6 and A581, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Astley Village (1 mile north-west), Heath Charnock (1 mile south-east), Limbrick (1 mile south-east), Great Knowley (2 miles north-east) and Pincock (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Preston (8 miles north), Bamber Bridge (6 miles north), Accrington (13 miles north-east), Leyland (4 miles north-west), Fulwood (10 miles north) and Rawtenstall (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Lancashire, Chorley sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Chorley
In Chorley, that means homes near Albany Academy, Duke Street Primary School and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, among other places. There’s a railway station in Chorley itself: Chorley station. Nearby you will also find Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Blackrod Castle Croft (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Chorley includes Healey Nab.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 usually cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Also in Chorley
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chorley
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Chorley
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How much does bath repair cost in Chorley?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PR7 postcode.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What about rust by the waste?
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.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
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