Lancashire · England
Bath Repair in Roby Mill
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Roby Mill, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Bath repair in Roby Mill without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and a cracked acrylic bath, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Roby Mill (WN8)
- Area hub
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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 typically the cheaper route.
Questions from Roby Mill
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Roby Mill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Roby Mill and the surrounding area
Roby Mill is about 2 miles north-west of Orrell, in Lancashire. 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. Roby Mill is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 13 miles away.
We cover every part of WN8 and the streets around it. From School Lane, Roby Mill and Stoney Brow or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Walthew Green (1 mile east), Up Holland (1 mile south), Shevington Vale (2 miles north-east), Dalton (2 miles west) and Orrell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Preston (14 miles north), Chorley (7 miles north-east), Bamber Bridge (12 miles north), Leyland (9 miles north), Ormskirk (7 miles west) and Penwortham (13 miles north).
Around Roby Mill
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John Rigby College, Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Peter's Catholic High School and the streets around them. Roby Mill’s nearest station is Gathurst station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Wrightington Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Galleries (4 miles east). For a walk, there is Billinge Hill.
Common problems we fix in Roby Mill
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before you book
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Roby Mill
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your WN8 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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