Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bovinger, Essex
Damaged bath in Bovinger? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
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 we treat and seal the metal before filling.
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.
How we handle bath repair in Bovinger
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Bovinger (CM5)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Bovinger
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Bovinger. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Bovinger clients choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Bovinger
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Bovinger and nearby
Bovinger is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We travel to homes and businesses in Bovinger and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Bovinger to London (about 20 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the CM5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ashlyns Lane and Bobbingworth Mill, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bovinger: Bobbingworth (1 mile east), Pedlars End (1 mile north-east), Moreton (1 mile north-east), Greensted Green (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
Around Bovinger
Around Bovinger, we work in homes near Weald Common Flood Meadows, Church of St Germain and St Andrew's CofE Primary School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bovinger include Gernon Bushes.
Places near Bovinger
Also in Bovinger
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
- Store metal items away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Do you need bath repair in Bovinger?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
