Wirral · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Woodchurch, Wirral

Bath repair across Woodchurch and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Woodchurch homes

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

About our bath repair in Woodchurch

Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. We’re often asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and chips under the taps, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Woodchurch and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Area
Woodchurch (CH49, CH43, CH30)
Area hub
Wirral
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Repairing versus replacing in Woodchurch

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • One visit for most repairs

See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Woodchurch

  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

Landlords, agents and businesses in Woodchurch

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Wirral and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

What affects the price in Woodchurch

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Something in shot to show the size

Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Woodchurch, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

How the visit works

You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

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Woodchurch questions

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Do you come to Woodchurch?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Woodchurch. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How long before I can use the bath?

Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

Covering Woodchurch

Woodchurch is about 2 miles west of Birkenhead, in Wirral. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Woodchurch is one of 44 places in Wirral where we work. We work right across the region, from Woodchurch to Liverpool (7 miles away).

We work across the CH49, CH43 and CH30 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Pool Lane, Hoole Road and Sherry Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the M53 and A551, Woodchurch is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Woodchurch, we cover Noctorum (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north-west), Beechwood (1 mile north), Thingwall (2 miles south) and Birkenhead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Wallasey (3 miles north-east), Bebington (4 miles south-east), Heswall (3 miles south), West Kirby (4 miles west), Bromborough (5 miles south-east) and Lower Bebington (4 miles south-east).

Near you in Woodchurch

We visit homes around Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch High School and Arrowe Park. Nearby too are Fender Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and The Woodchurch pub (under half a mile north-east). Woodchurch’s nearest station is Upton station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Leasowe Castle (3.2 miles north) and Wirral Museum (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include New Ferry Butterfly Park and Bidston Hill.

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