Wigan · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Platt Bridge, Wigan
Fixed-price bath repair in Platt Bridge and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Platt Bridge without replacing anything
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a hole punched through by something heavy, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Platt Bridge (WN2)
- County
- Wigan
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
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The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
If you are in Platt Bridge and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
FAQs for Platt Bridge
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
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.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Platt Bridge, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Do you need bath repair in Platt Bridge?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Platt Bridge and the surrounding area
Platt Bridge is about 1 mile south of Ince-in-Makerfield, in Wigan. From the centre of Platt Bridge to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 63 places in Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Our visits in WN2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Church Road, Peel Street and Walthew Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Bamfurlong (1 mile south), Bryn Gates (1 mile south-west), Ince-in-Makerfield (1 mile north), Higher Ince (2 miles north) and Worsley Mesnes (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leigh (4 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (3 miles south-west), Atherton (5 miles east), Standish (5 miles north-west), Orrell (4 miles west) and Tyldesley (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Platt Bridge
Around Platt Bridge, we work in homes near Newbridge Learning Community, St Nathaniel and Platt Bridge Community School. The nearest railway station is Ince station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hindley Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Blackrod Castle Croft (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Platt Bridge includes Highfield Moss and Pennington Flash.
- Local facilities include Leigh West (2.5 miles south-east)
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
