Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Aldham, Essex
Bath repair across Aldham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Bath repair in Aldham without replacing anything
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. Typical jobs include chips under the taps and a cracked acrylic bath, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Aldham (CO6)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Aldham
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Have new chips seen to early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
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 the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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 day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Aldham and the surrounding area
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Aldham is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.
We work across CO6. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Aldham
Around Aldham, we work in homes near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House. Aldham’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). Not far away are Iron Latch.
Landlord and trade work in Aldham
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Aldham questions
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
