Stockport · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stockport
Our technicians come to Stockport for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
About our bath repair in Stockport
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and holes from dropped items, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
FAQs for Stockport
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Stockport?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Where we work around Stockport
Stockport is about 6 miles south-east of Manchester, in Stockport. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 42 places in Stockport. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Jobs in SK4, SK2, SK3 and SK1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Station Road, Watson Square and St Peter's Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Stockport sits on or near the A6 and A34, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Offerton Park (1 mile south-east), Heaton Norris (1 mile north), Portwood (1 mile north-east), Heaton Chapel (1 mile north-west) and Heaton Moor (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheadle Hulme (3 miles south-west), Burnage (3 miles north-west), Bramhall (3 miles south), Marple (4 miles east), Romiley (3 miles east) and Gatley (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Stockport
Around Stockport, we work in homes near Star and Garter public house, St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport and St Thomas' Church, among other places. Also close by are Hillcrest Grammar School (0.7 miles south) and Aquinas College (0.8 miles south-east). Stockport has its own railway station: Stockport station. Other landmarks nearby include Merseyway Shopping Centre (within half a mile north) and Stockport Rural District (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Werneth Low and Unicorn Grocery.
What we are called out for in Stockport
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How your room will be protected
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: 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. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Nearby places to Stockport
Other services in Stockport
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stockport
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Stockport and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
