Magherafelt · Northern Ireland
Bath and surface repairs in BT45
We travel to every part of the BT45 postcode district, including Magherafelt. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within BT45
Our services across BT45
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Sink & basin repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
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Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Postcodes nearby
Across Magherafelt
Every town in Magherafelt
Areas we cover
About bath repair in BT45
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Pricing in BT45
Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Around Magherafelt
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Saint Pius X College. Well-known places in the area include Store (5 miles south) and Mid-Ulster Hospital (0.9 miles east).
What we’re called out for in BT45
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
What affects the price in BT45
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
FAQs for BT45
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How much does bath repair cost in BT45?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
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.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
