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Bath Repair in Whelley
Bath repair for Whelley, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Repairing versus replacing in Whelley
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Whelley without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust spots around the plughole and a chip where the taps sit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Whelley (WN1, WN2)
- County
- Wigan
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Whelley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Covering Whelley
Whelley is about 1 mile east of Wigan, in Wigan. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 63 towns and villages across Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of WN1 and WN2. From Karen Road, Platt Lane and Caunce Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Whelley include Scholes (1 mile south-west), Higher Ince (1 mile south-east), Ince-in-Makerfield (1 mile south), Marylebone (1 mile north-west) and Worsley Mesnes (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leigh (5 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles south), Atherton (5 miles east), Standish (3 miles north-west), Orrell (4 miles west) and Tyldesley (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Whelley
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Stephen's Church, Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and All Saints' Church and the streets around them. You will also find Wigan and Leigh College (0.9 miles west), Rose Bridge High School (under half a mile south), The Crispin pub (under half a mile south) and Marylebone Park (0.9 miles north-west). Whelley’s nearest station is Ince station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Blackrod Castle Croft (3.1 miles north-east) and The Galleries (0.8 miles west).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Questions from Whelley
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Wigan.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the entire bath
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
