Cheshire East · England
Bath Repair in Ireland's Cross
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ireland's Cross. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What we are called out for in Ireland's Cross
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
Bath repair in Ireland's Cross, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Common call-outs are for rusty patches near the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Ireland's Cross (CW3)
- County
- Cheshire East
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Ireland's Cross
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does bath repair cost in Ireland's Cross?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CW3 postcode.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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 apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Towns and villages near Ireland's Cross
What else we do in Ireland's Cross
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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.
Covering Ireland's Cross
Ireland's Cross is about 6 miles north-east of Market Drayton, in Cheshire East. Anywhere in CW3, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 254 places across Cheshire East, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Ireland's Cross to Manchester (36 miles away).
All of CW3 is covered. Other places close to Ireland's Cross include Dorrington (1 mile south), Pipe Gate (1 mile south-east), Aston (1 mile east), Onneley (1 mile north-east) and Madeley Park (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crewe (9 miles north), Nantwich (8 miles north-west), Middlewich (15 miles north), Sandbach (12 miles north), Coppenhall (10 miles north) and Leighton (10 miles north).
What’s near Ireland's Cross
Our customers here include homes close to Church of Saint Leonard and Woore Primary and Nursery School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Castle Hill (3.1 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repair or replace in Ireland's Cross?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ireland's Cross
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
