Trafford · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hale, Trafford
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hale, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
How we handle bath repair in Hale
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and rusty patches near the plughole, we can generally put it right, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Hale (WA15, WA14)
- Area hub
- Trafford
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Hale
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Hale: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Hale. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Covering Hale
Hale is about 2 miles south-east of Altrincham, in Trafford. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hale is one of 25 towns and villages in Trafford where we work. We work right across the region, from Hale to Manchester (8 miles away).
We cover every part of WA15 and WA14 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Hill Top Drive, Park Lane and Hill Top or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Hale include the A538 and A5144, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Hale: Hale Barns (1 mile south-east), Timperley (1 mile north), West Timperley (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Thorns Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sale (3 miles north), Urmston (6 miles north), Stretford (5 miles north), Davyhulme (6 miles north), Partington (5 miles north-west) and Trafford Park (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hale
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Holy Angels Catholic Church, Saint Ambrose College and The Bulls Head pub. Hale’s nearest station is Hale station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Priory Hospital Altrincham (under half a mile south) and Municipal Borough of Altrincham (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Unicorn Grocery and Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Hale, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Do you need bath repair in Hale?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips under the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Towns and villages near Hale
What else we do in Hale
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
