Cheshire East · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gurnett, Cheshire East
We travel to Gurnett 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 caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Bath repair in Gurnett without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and a chipped rim or side, we can typically put it right.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Gurnett (SK11)
- County
- Cheshire East
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Gurnett
Gurnett is about 1 mile south-east of Macclesfield, in Cheshire East. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover all 254 towns and villages across Cheshire East, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Gurnett to Manchester (about 17 miles away).
All of SK11 is within our area. Whether you live on Byron's Lane and Bullocks Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Gurnett: Sutton Lane Ends (1 mile south-east), Macclesfield (1 mile north-west), Oakgrove (2 miles south), Moss Houses (2 miles west) and Higher Hurdsfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Congleton (7 miles south-west), Wilmslow (8 miles north-west), Knutsford (11 miles west), Middlewich (14 miles west), Sandbach (12 miles south-west) and Poynton (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Gurnett
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Victoria Park, St Edward The Confessor R C Church and The Macclesfield Academy, among other places. Also close by are The Macclesfield Academy (1 mile north-west), Hollinhey Primary School (0.5 miles south) and The Old King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Macclesfield station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Macclesfield (1.3 miles north-west) and Spire Regency Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Danes Moss Nature Reserve and Tegg's Nose.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
For a price in Gurnett, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Gurnett: your questions answered
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you cover Gurnett?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Gurnett for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
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.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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What else we do in Gurnett
Repairing versus replacing in Gurnett
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gurnett
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Gurnett
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Gurnett, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
