Rochdale · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Syke, Rochdale
Bath repair for Syke, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Bath repair at your home in Syke
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Syke and across Rochdale.
- Location
- Syke (OL12)
- County
- Rochdale
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
What we are called out for in Syke
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Syke
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Syke and the surrounding area
Syke is about 1 mile north of Rochdale, in Rochdale. We travel to clients in Syke and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 46 towns and villages across Rochdale. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 11 miles away.
All of OL12 is within our area. From Road Lane, Syke Road and Norton Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Buckley (1 mile south-east), Healey (1 mile west), Shawclough (1 mile south-west), Smallbridge (1 mile east) and Wardle (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Middleton (6 miles south), Higher Blackley (8 miles south), Heywood (4 miles south-west), Langley (6 miles south), Milnrow (3 miles south-east) and Balderstone (3 miles south).
Near you in Syke
Around Syke, we work in homes near Church of Christ, Healey Foundation Primary School and Falinge Park High School and the streets around them. Syke’s nearest station is Smithy Bridge station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Butterworth (3 miles south-east) and Birch Hill Hospital (1.4 miles east). Not far away are Tandle Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Most clients in Syke get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Your questions about bath repair in Syke
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Syke.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
