Trafford · England
Bath Repair in Sale
Bath repair for Sale, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How we handle bath repair in Sale
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and rust spots around the plughole, we can generally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Sale (M33, M23)
- Region
- Trafford
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Sale: your questions answered
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sale. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sale
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Sale
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if they find more damage
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
Instead of hourly rates, 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.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
There’s 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 reply with a fixed quote.
About Sale
Sale is about 6 miles south-west of Manchester, in Trafford. From the centre of Sale to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 25 towns and villages in Trafford. We work right across the region, from Sale to Manchester (6 miles away).
Here we cover the M33 and M23 postcode area. You will find streets such as Town Square, Market Walk and Grosvenor Square, and we cover them all. Sale is on the A56 and A6144, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Ashton upon Mersey (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile south), Broadheath (2 miles south-west), Stretford (2 miles north) and Carrington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hale (3 miles south), Davyhulme (3 miles north-west), Partington (4 miles west), Bowdon (4 miles south-west), Trafford Park (3 miles north) and Hale Barns (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Sale
In Sale, that means homes near King's Ransom pub, Walkden Gardens and Springfield Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Sale Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east), Church of Saint Paul (under half a mile north-east) and Church of St John the Divine (0.9 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Navigation Road station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ullerwood Castle (5 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Sale (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Birch Moss Covert Nature Reserve and Unicorn Grocery.
Towns and villages near Sale
Other services in Sale
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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