Cheshire West and Chester · England
Bath Repair in Lea by Backford
Problem with your bath in Lea by Backford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Bath repair at your home in Lea by Backford
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are snagging damage from a refit and cracks in an acrylic bath.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Lea by Backford (CH1)
- Region
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Lea by Backford and the surrounding area
Lea by Backford is about 3 miles south of Ellesmere Port, in Cheshire West and Chester. We travel to clients in Lea by Backford and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 224 towns and villages in Cheshire West and Chester, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Lea by Backford to Liverpool (12 miles away).
We cover every part of CH1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road and Demage Lane. Close by, we cover Backford (1 mile north-east), Mollington (1 mile south-west), Strawberry Park (2 miles north), Backford Cross (2 miles north) and Saughall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chester (3 miles south), Ellesmere Port (3 miles north), Neston (7 miles north-west), Boughton (3 miles south), Frodsham (9 miles north-east) and Hoole (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lea by Backford
Our clients here include homes close to The Whitby High School, St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School and St Oswald's Church and the streets around them. Lea by Backford’s nearest station is Bache station, roughly 2 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Phoenix Tower (2.9 miles south) and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve and Shotwick Lake.
Lea by Backford questions
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Cheshire West and Chester.
Do you cover Lea by Backford?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Lea by Backford. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Lea by Backford. What changes the price is:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Signs you need bath repair in Lea by Backford
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A chipped rim or side
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Lea by Backford
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
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