Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hey, Lancashire
Fixed-price bath repair in Hey and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Hey
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Common call-outs are for holes from dropped items and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Hey (BB8)
- County
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Hey
Hey is about 2 miles north of Colne, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Hey is one of 482 places in Lancashire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hey to Leeds (26 miles away).
We work across the BB8 postcode area. We also travel to Foulridge (1 mile south-east), Kelbrook (2 miles north-east), Colne (2 miles south), Winewall (3 miles south-east) and Laneshaw Bridge (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Burnley (7 miles south), Accrington (12 miles south-west), Nelson (3 miles south), Rawtenstall (13 miles south), Clitheroe (9 miles west) and Haslingden (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Hey
Around Hey, we work in homes near St Michael and All Angels' Church and Colne Park High School, among other places. Hey’s nearest station is Colne station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Colne Public Library And Museum (1.9 miles south) and Pendle Community Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hey include Noyna Hill.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hey
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It generally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Hey, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
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.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Common questions in Hey
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you cover the entire of Lancashire?
The whole UK, including all of Lancashire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Most clients in Hey get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
More services for Hey
Repair or replace in Hey?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hey
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
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.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
