Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Melling, Lancashire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Melling. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Bath repair in Melling without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about chips caused by builders and rusty patches near the plughole.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Melling and across Lancashire.
- Area
- Melling (LA6, LA2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Melling: your questions answered
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Are there extra charges for Melling?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally within a day, depending on the repair.
Do you cover the entire of Lancashire?
The entire UK, including all of Lancashire. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Also in Melling
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Do you need bath repair in Melling?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips under the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melling use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Where we work around Melling
Melling is about 10 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Melling is one of 482 places in Lancashire where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 48 miles away.
Here we cover the LA6 and LA2 postcode area. We also cover the places around Melling: Arkholme (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (2 miles north), Gressingham (2 miles south-west), Hornby (2 miles south-west) and Newton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lancaster (10 miles south-west), Morecambe (11 miles south-west), Heysham (13 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (10 miles south-west), Sandylands (12 miles south-west) and Carnforth (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Melling
In Melling, that means homes near Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School, Melling Hall Hotel and St Wilfrid's Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wennington station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Thurland Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- 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 Melling
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
