Sefton · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ford, Sefton
Problem with your bath in Ford? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Ford, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust by the waste and overflow.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Ford (L21, L30, L23)
- Region
- Sefton
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Ford
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What affects the price in Ford
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Your questions about bath repair in Ford
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
How much does bath repair cost in Ford?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Are there extra charges for Ford?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Sefton and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
More services for Ford
Ford and nearby
Ford is about 1 mile east of Crosby, in Sefton. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Ford is one of 36 places in Sefton we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ford to Liverpool (about 6 miles away).
Jobs in L21, L30 and L23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Ford Lane, Moss Lane and Bark Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Ford: Litherland (1 mile south), Orrell (1 mile south), Bootle (1 mile south-east), Netherton (1 mile north-east) and Old Roan (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Southport (11 miles north), Formby (6 miles north-west), Maghull (3 miles north-east), Lydiate (4 miles north-east), Freshfield (6 miles north-west) and Little Altcar (5 miles north-west). Being one of Sefton’s larger places, Ford is somewhere we visit often.
Near you in Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, South Sefton College and Litherland High School. Other local landmarks include Our Lady Queen of Peace (within half a mile west), Potter's Barn (1.2 miles south-west) and Cookson's Bridge pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Seaforth & Litherland station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Liverpool Scottish Regimental Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Clock View Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ford include Crosby Marina.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Ford, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
