Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ardleigh, Essex
Damaged bath in Ardleigh? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
The process
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 work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Bath repair in Ardleigh, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. If you’re dealing with scuffs and scratches in the surface and a chipped rim or side, we can help.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Ardleigh (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Your questions about bath repair in Ardleigh
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Ardleigh?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Ardleigh is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
When to call us in Ardleigh
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips under the taps
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About Ardleigh
Ardleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Ardleigh to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ardleigh is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, The Street and Mary Warner Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Ardleigh Heath (1 mile north), Dedham Heath (1 mile north), Lamb Corner (2 miles north), Fox Street (2 miles south-west) and Dedham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ardleigh
Our clients here include homes close to The Lion Inn, Ardleigh Park and Church of St Mary. The closest station to Ardleigh is Manningtree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Hospital (3.8 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ardleigh include Cattawade Marshes.
Nearby places to Ardleigh
What else we do in Ardleigh
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardleigh use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Repairing versus replacing in Ardleigh
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Ardleigh. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Ardleigh customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
