Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ardley End, Essex
Problem with your bath in Ardley End? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Ardley End
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are snagging damage from a refit and a kit repair that didn’t last.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Ardley End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
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Covering Ardley End
Ardley End is about 5 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ardley End is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Ardley End to London (about 25 miles away).
We work across the CM22 postcode area and the streets around it. From Matching Road, Ardley Crescent and Friars Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Hatfield Heath (1 mile north-west), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Hellman's Cross (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (13 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ardley End
In Ardley End, that means homes near Hatfield Heath Primary School, The Stag Public House and Holy Trinity Church, among other places. The closest station to Ardley End is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.9 miles west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ardley End include Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CM22 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Landlord and trade work in Ardley End
If you manage property in Ardley End, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardley End as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Ardley End questions
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you come to Ardley End?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Ardley End for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
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’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Repairing versus replacing in Ardley End
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts 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 pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
