Stockport · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gatley, Stockport
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Gatley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Gatley
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and chips on the rim or sides, in pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Gatley (SK8, M22)
- County
- Stockport
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Gatley: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
How much does bath repair cost in Gatley?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SK8 postcode.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
If you’re in Gatley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Gatley and nearby
Gatley is about 1 mile east of Wythenshawe, in Stockport. Clients in Gatley get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Gatley is one of 42 towns and villages in Stockport where we work. We work right across the region, from Gatley to Manchester (about 6 miles away).
Jobs in SK8 and M22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Church Road, Elm Road and Oakwood Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Gatley is on the A560 and B5166, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Gatley: Peel Hall (1 mile south-west), Cheadle (1 mile east), Benchill (1 mile west), Wythenshawe (1 mile west) and Heald Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stockport (3 miles east), Burnage (3 miles north), Hazel Grove (5 miles east), Bramhall (3 miles south-east), Reddish (5 miles north-east) and Marple (7 miles east).
Around Gatley
In Gatley, that means homes near Lady Barn House School, The Kingsway School and Wythenshawe Park, among other places. Nearby too are Gatley Primary School (under half a mile south-west), Crown Inn (0.8 miles east) and Church of St James (less than half a mile west). Gatley has its own railway station: Gatley station. A little further out are Stockport Etchells (0.5 miles west) and Fletcher Moss Art Gallery & Museum (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Lindow Common and Unicorn Grocery.
Do you need bath repair in Gatley?
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Gatley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
