Liverpool · England
Bath Repair for Old Swan homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Old Swan and across Liverpool. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you’re in Old Swan and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Bath repair at your home in Old Swan
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We’re frequently asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and a chipped rim or side, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Old Swan (L13, L15, L7)
- Area hub
- Liverpool
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Old Swan questions
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
How much does bath repair cost in Old Swan?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Swan
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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 work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Where we work around Old Swan
Old Swan is about 1 mile north-east of Liverpool, in Liverpool. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Old Swan is one of 52 places in Liverpool we cover.
Every address in L13, L15 and L7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Sark Road, Mill Lane and Glen Road. Old Swan sits on or near the A57, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Liverpool (1 mile south-west), West Derby (2 miles north), Clubmoor (2 miles north), Norris Green (2 miles north) and Everton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crosby (7 miles north-west), Orrell (5 miles north-west), Brighton-le-Sands (7 miles north-west), Holy Land (3 miles south-west), Tranmere (5 miles south-west) and Grassendale (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Old Swan
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Oswalds Catholic Primary School, The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School and St Oswald's Church. Nearby too are Doric Park (0.5 miles north-east), Dixons Broadgreen Academy (0.6 miles east) and Brambles pub (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Wavertree Technology Park station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Liverpool Castle (3 miles west) and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Old Swan include Princes Park lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Much Woolton (1.6 miles south-east)
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
