Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Higham, Lancashire
Bath repair in Higham without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage beneath the taps
About our bath repair in Higham
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the day after. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about rust spots around the plughole and deep scratches in acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Higham (BB12)
- County
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Your questions about bath repair in Higham
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do you cover Higham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Higham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
About Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-east of Padiham, in Lancashire. We visit homes and businesses in Higham and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Higham is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 24 miles away.
Our visits in BB12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Clovercroft, Nutter Crescent and Moore Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Higham, we cover Fence (1 mile north-east), Wheatley Lane (2 miles north-east), Spen Brook (2 miles north-east), Newchurch in Pendle (2 miles north-east) and Brierfield (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Burnley (3 miles south-east), Accrington (6 miles south-west), Nelson (4 miles east), Rawtenstall (9 miles south), Colne (5 miles north-east) and Clitheroe (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Higham
We visit homes around Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Higham St John's Church of England Primary School and Shuttleworth College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brierfield station, roughly 2.4 miles east. A little further out are Hapton Castle (3.3 miles south) and Burnley General Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Higham includes Rowley Lake and Towneley Castle Hill.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath repair in Higham
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:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
