Leeds · England
Bath Repair for Swillington Common homes
Problem with your bath in Swillington Common? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Swillington Common
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include a chipped rim or side and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Swillington Common (LS15)
- County
- Leeds
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Swillington Common: your questions answered
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Swillington Common
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Swillington Common?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swillington Common
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Signs you need bath repair in Swillington Common
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
About Swillington Common
Swillington Common is about 3 miles north-east of Rothwell, in Leeds. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Swillington Common is one of 198 towns and villages in Leeds we cover. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the LS15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Selby Road and Swillington Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Brown Moor (1 mile west), Hollinthorpe (1 mile south), Colton (1 mile west), Austhorpe (1 mile north-west) and Little Preston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Leeds (6 miles west), Morley (8 miles west), Pudsey (10 miles west), Rothwell (3 miles south-west), Beeston (6 miles west) and Farsley (10 miles west).
Around Swillington Common
Around Swillington Common, we work in homes near Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, Masters Performing Arts College and Garforth Academy, among other places. You’ll also find Colton Primary School (0.8 miles west) and Temple Newsam Park (1.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Garforth station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rothwell Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Seacroft Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Swillington Common include Lemonroyd Lake and Roach Lime Hills.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
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 will fit around changeovers where we can.
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