Staffordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Poolend, Staffordshire
Damaged bath in Poolend? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Poolend, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are frequently asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and rusty patches near the plughole, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Poolend and across Staffordshire.
- Where
- Poolend (ST13)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Where we work around Poolend
Poolend is about 1 mile north-west of Leek, in Staffordshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Poolend is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 26 miles away.
Every address in ST13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Bridge End (1 mile south-east), Abbey Green (1 mile east), Harper's Gate (1 mile west), Rudyard (1 mile west) and Westwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newcastle-under-Lyme (10 miles south-west), Longton (10 miles south), Biddulph (5 miles west), Alsager (11 miles west), Kidsgrove (8 miles west) and Cheadle (10 miles south).
Around Poolend
We visit homes around Westwood College, Dyers Arms and St John's Mission Room and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include St Edward's Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Brindley Mill And James Brindley Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Poolend include Blakemere Pond and Coombes Valley RSPB reserve.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. 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 are filled and matched, in much the same way.
When to call us in Poolend
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Poolend questions
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Staffordshire.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Towns and villages near Poolend
Other services in Poolend
Repair or replace in Poolend?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Poolend
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
