Sefton · England
Bath and surface repairs in L37
Based in L37? Our technicians cover Formby, Freshfield and Little Altcar and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
Where we work in L37
Services in L37
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
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Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in L37
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for chips under the taps and a hole punched through by something heavy, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Pricing in L37
Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
How to get a price
For a price in L37, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Landmarks near Formby
In Formby, that means homes near The Lifeboat pub, Redgate Community Primary School and Formby High School. There’s a railway station in Formby itself: Formby station. Other landmarks nearby include The Village Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Formby include Formby Red Squirrel Reserve.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Repairing versus replacing
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit.
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
How the damage happens
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
L37: your questions answered
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
