Greater Manchester · England
Bath and surface repairs in M15
We travel to every part of the M15 postcode district, including Castlefield, Greenheys and Old Trafford. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in M15
Services in M15
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Tile repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor 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.
Bath repair across M15: what to expect
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips caused by builders.
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
What it costs in M15
Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Local landmarks in Castlefield
Around Castlefield, we work in homes near Saint Georges Park, St Clement's Church and St Matthew's Church, among other places. Nearby too are Abbey College Manchester (0.6 miles north-east), St Wilfrid's RC Primary School (0.5 miles south), City College Manchester (0.8 miles east) and The Wharf pub (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Castlefield itself: Deansgate station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Science and Industry Museum (less than half a mile north) and Manchester Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Castlefield includes Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
- Other local spots include Biblioteca Jorge Edwards (within half a mile east) and All Saints' (0.9 miles south-east)
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Have new chips seen to early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in M15
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
What we are called out for in M15
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
People usually call us after spotting something like this:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Questions from M15
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you cover the entire of Greater Manchester?
Everywhere in the UK, M15 included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
