Wigan · England
Bath Repair in Gathurst
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Gathurst. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Common questions in Gathurst
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.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Bath repair in Gathurst, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and chips under the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Gathurst (WN5)
- Region
- Wigan
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Gathurst
Gathurst is about 1 mile north of Orrell, in Wigan. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Gathurst is one of 63 places in Wigan where we work. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Jobs in WN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Crooke (1 mile north-east), Shevington (1 mile north), Kitt Green (1 mile south-east), Marsh Green (1 mile east) and Beech Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leigh (8 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (5 miles south-east), Hindley (6 miles east), Atherton (9 miles east), Ince-in-Makerfield (4 miles east) and Standish (3 miles north-east).
Around Gathurst
Around Gathurst, we work in homes near St John Rigby College, St Francis of Assisi and Laithwaite Park and the streets around them. You will also find The Old Springs pub (0.6 miles south-east), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles north) and St Peter's Catholic High School (1.1 miles south). There is a railway station in Gathurst itself: Gathurst station. Nearby you’ll also find Wrightington Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Galleries (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Gathurst includes Billinge Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Gathurst. The price reflects:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most customers in Gathurst get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Towns and villages near Gathurst
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Gathurst
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Do you need bath repair in Gathurst?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
