Lancashire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swillbrook, Lancashire
Our technicians come to Swillbrook for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Swillbrook
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about holes from dropped items and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Swillbrook (PR4)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow two to three hours for most chips.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Lancashire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Swillbrook. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Swillbrook, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swillbrook
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Covering Swillbrook
Swillbrook is about 3 miles north-west of Fulwood, in Lancashire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Swillbrook is one of 482 places in Lancashire where we work. We work right across the region, from Swillbrook to Liverpool (28 miles away).
We cover every part of PR4. Whether you live on Crown Lane, Catforth Road and Rosemary Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Swillbrook, we cover Blackleach (1 mile west), Catforth (1 mile north-west), Black Pole (1 mile north), Woodplumpton (1 mile east) and Lewth (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Preston (5 miles south-east), Chorley (12 miles south-east), Lytham St Anne's (10 miles west), Bamber Bridge (7 miles south-east), Leyland (8 miles south-east) and Fulwood (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swillbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Anne's Church, The Bay Horse pub and Catforth Primary School, among other places. Swillbrook’s nearest station is Salwick station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Church Cottage (2.8 miles east) and Royal Preston Hospital (3.3 miles east).
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
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Common questions in Swillbrook
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Are there extra charges for Swillbrook?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover the whole of Lancashire?
Everywhere in the UK, Swillbrook included. Travel is included in the price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
