Tameside · England
Bath Repair in Heyheads
Our repair technicians come to Heyheads 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
- Chips along the edge of the bath
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bath repair at your home in Heyheads
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or sides and impact holes in acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Heyheads (OL5, SK15)
- Area hub
- Tameside
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Heyheads
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Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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 next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Your questions about bath repair in Heyheads
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover the whole of Tameside?
Across the UK, and that includes Heyheads. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Heyheads?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Signs you need bath repair in Heyheads
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Heyheads
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Our work in Heyheads
Heyheads is about 2 miles north-east of Stalybridge, in Tameside. Jobs in Heyheads are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Heyheads is one of 32 places in Tameside where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 8 miles away.
All of OL5 and SK15 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Carr Lane, Church Lane and Castle Lane. We also cover the places around Heyheads: Carrbrook (1 mile south-east), Mossley (1 mile north-west), Luzley (1 mile west), Quick (1 mile north) and Hazelhurst (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashton-under-Lyne (3 miles west), Denton (5 miles south-west), Hyde (4 miles south-west), Droylsden (5 miles west), Dukinfield (3 miles south-west) and Audenshaw (5 miles south-west).
Around Heyheads
We visit homes around Mossley Hollins High School, Buckton Vale Primary School and Church of St Raphael the Archangel and the streets around them. The closest station to Heyheads is Mossley (Manchester) station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Portland Basin Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Mossley (0.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Eastwood Nature Reserve and Harridge Pike.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
