Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bocking, Essex
Fixed-price bath repair in Bocking and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How we handle bath repair in Bocking
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the following day. We are frequently asked to fix snagging damage from a refit and damage beneath the taps, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Bocking as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Bocking (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Bocking
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Bocking?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bocking
For anyone letting property in or around Bocking, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bocking use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Places near Bocking
More services for Bocking
Do you need bath repair in Bocking?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Common reasons people in Bocking contact us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Bocking
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Bocking and nearby
Bocking is about 1 mile west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Bocking or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Bocking to London (38 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CM7. Jobs here include addresses on Clare Road, The Avenue and Mount Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Braintree (1 mile east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Panfield (2 miles north-west), Rayne (2 miles west) and Row Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (15 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Camulodunum (14 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east).
Around Bocking
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Horse And Groom Inn, Edith Borthwick School and Church of St Peter. Also close by are Bocking Blackwater (0.7 miles north-east), St Francis Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile west) and Tabor Academy (within half a mile west). Bocking’s nearest station is Braintree station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find St Michael's Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
