Leeds · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Moortown, Leeds

Our repair technicians come to Moortown for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Moortown?

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

Bath repair in Moortown, done in place

You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Where
Moortown (LS17, LS8, LS7)
County
Leeds
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

About Moortown

Moortown is about 3 miles north of Leeds, in Leeds. Customers in Moortown get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Moortown is one of 198 towns and villages in Leeds where we work.

Here we cover the LS17, LS8 and LS7 postcode area. From Street Lane, Talbot Avenue and Lingfield Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Moor Allerton (1 mile north-west), Chapel Allerton (1 mile south-west), Alwoodley (1 mile north), Beckhill (1 mile south-west) and Miles Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leeds (3 miles south), Morley (7 miles south), Pudsey (6 miles south-west), Rothwell (7 miles south), Beeston (5 miles south) and Farsley (6 miles west).

Landmarks near Moortown

Our customers here include homes close to Moortown Primary School, Allerton Grange School and Church of St John the Evangelist and the streets around them. Nearby too are Chapel Allerton Park (0.8 miles south) and The Bull pub (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Burley Park station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Yorkshire Cricket Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Harewood Castle (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Moortown include Rodley Nature Reserve.

Map of Moortown © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Your questions about bath repair in Moortown

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.

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.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How much does bath repair cost in Moortown?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your LS17 postcode.

How long before I can use the bath?

Generally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Moortown. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How much damage there is

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Common problems we fix in Moortown

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How to look after the finish

10 questions to ask before booking

What a repair cannot fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Moortown

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

Repairing versus replacing in Moortown

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. The price 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 quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Everything repaired in place

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts

Care for the repair the same way as 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. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

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