Sefton · England

Bath and surface repairs in PR8

Live in PR8? Our technicians cover Southport, Kew and Ainsdale and every street in between, with everything repaired at your home.

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Our bath repair service in PR8

Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. We’re often asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

Cost

Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Around Southport

Around Southport, we work in homes near Victoria Park, The Blundell Arms and St Philip's Church of England Primary School. Other local landmarks include King George V College (0.8 miles east) and Church of St Philip and St Paul (within half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Southport station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include British Lawnmower Museum (less than half a mile west) and Southport General Infirmary (within half a mile east). Not far away are Marshside RSPB reserve.

Landlord and trade work in PR8

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in PR8 as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for PR8. What changes the price is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

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.

How to look after the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.

Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

PR8 questions

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

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