Greater Manchester · England
Bath Repair for Irlams o' th' Height homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Irlams o' th' Height, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A kit repair that didn’t last
How we handle bath repair in Irlams o' th' Height
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust spots around the plughole and chips along the edge of the bath.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Irlams o' th' Height (M6, M27)
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
FAQs for Irlams o' th' Height
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
How invisible is a bath 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.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
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 a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
What affects the price in Irlams o' th' Height
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Irlams o' th' Height
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
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.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Nearby places to Irlams o' th' Height
What else we do in Irlams o' th' Height
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Irlams o' th' Height. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Irlams o' th' Height and the surrounding area
Irlams o' th' Height is about 1 mile north-west of Salford, in Greater Manchester. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 72 towns and villages across Greater Manchester, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in M6 and M27 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include May Road, Bank Lane and Park Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A580, Irlams o' th' Height is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Irlams o' th' Height: Pendlebury (1 mile north-west), Swinton (1 mile west), Clifton (2 miles north-west), Hazelhurst (2 miles west) and Wardley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Manchester (4 miles south-east), Wythenshawe (8 miles south), Northern Quarter (3 miles south-east), Old Trafford (3 miles south-east), Chinatown (3 miles south-east) and Ancoats (3 miles east).
What’s near Irlams o' th' Height
In Irlams o' th' Height, that means homes near Old House at Home, St John's CofE Primary School and Church of St John the Evangelist, among other places. You’ll also find Pendleton College (0.5 miles south-east), Buile Hill Park (0.7 miles south), Working Class Movement Library (1.9 miles south-east) and Salford Grammar School (0.6 miles south). The closest station to Irlams o' th' Height is Clifton station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Salford Shopping City (1.2 miles south-east) and Monks Hall (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
