Oldham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hey, Oldham
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hey, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair at your home in Hey
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you are dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hey (OL4)
- Area hub
- Oldham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hey
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Hey and the surrounding area
Hey is about 1 mile east of Oldham, in Oldham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hey is one of 72 places in Oldham we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Our visits in OL4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Den Lane, Old Lane and Link Road. You will find Hey on the A62 and A669, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also travel to Lees (1 mile south-east), Crossbank (1 mile north), Greenacres (1 mile north-west), Austerlands (1 mile north-east) and Clarksfield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chadderton (3 miles west), Royton (3 miles north-west), Failsworth (4 miles south-west), Shaw (3 miles north-west), Werneth (3 miles west) and Cowhill (3 miles west).
Near you in Hey
We visit homes around St Edward's RC School, The Grapes pub and Breeze Hill School, among other places. You will also find Church of Saint John the Baptist (under half a mile north-east) and Waterhead Academy (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Oldham Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Ashton Arcades (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Hey include Eastwood Nature Reserve and Alphin.
- Other local spots include Mossley (2.3 miles south-east)
Common problems we fix in Hey
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos 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
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your OL4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
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Questions from Hey
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How much does bath repair cost in Hey?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hey
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
