Rochdale · England
Bath Repair in Smithy Bridge
Our technicians come to Smithy Bridge for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Most customers in Smithy Bridge get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Bath repair in Smithy Bridge without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about a cracked acrylic bath and chips caused by builders.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Smithy Bridge and across Rochdale.
- Location
- Smithy Bridge (OL15, OL12, OL16)
- Region
- Rochdale
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Smithy Bridge
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips under the taps
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Smithy Bridge and the surrounding area
Smithy Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Littleborough, in Rochdale. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Smithy Bridge is one of 46 towns and villages in Rochdale where we work. Our jobs stretch from Smithy Bridge to Manchester (12 miles away).
Here we cover the OL15, OL12 and OL16 postcode area. That includes homes on Old Road, Union Road and Rose Avenue. Other places close to Smithy Bridge include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Littleborough (1 mile north-east), Buckley (1 mile west), Belfield (1 mile south-west) and Wardle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Middleton (6 miles south-west), Higher Blackley (9 miles south-west), Heywood (5 miles south-west), Langley (6 miles south-west), Balderstone (3 miles south-west) and Tonge (6 miles south-west).
Around Smithy Bridge
Around Smithy Bridge, we work in homes near Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, Ox and Plough pub and Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School. Smithy Bridge has its own railway station: Smithy Bridge station. Well-known places in the area include Butterworth (1.7 miles south-east) and Fireground (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tandle Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Smithy Bridge
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Smithy Bridge use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- The material
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Smithy Bridge. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your OL15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
FAQs for Smithy Bridge
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you cover Smithy Bridge?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Smithy Bridge for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
