Sefton · England
Bath and surface repairs in PR9
Live in PR9? We cover Churchtown, Marshside and Crossens and every street in between, with everything repaired at your home.
Areas within PR9
What we do in PR9
- Coloured suite to white
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Tile repair
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Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Our bath repair service in PR9
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
What you will pay
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for PR9. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- One price list for the entire UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your PR9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Landmarks near Churchtown
Our clients here include homes close to Church of Emmanuel, Hesketh Park and Stanley High School (Southport) and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Presfield High School and Specialist College (0.8 miles north-east) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Churchtown is Meols Cop station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Southport Promenade Hospital (1 mile west) and Museum of Buffoonery (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Marshside RSPB reserve.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Repairing versus replacing
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it.
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
How the damage happens
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Questions from PR9
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Do you work in PR9?
We do. Repair technicians travel to PR9 from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
