Hertfordshire · England
Bath Repair in Boxmoor
We travel to Boxmoor for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Boxmoor
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about chips caused by builders and impact holes in acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Boxmoor (HP1, HP3, HP2)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips. The room is left tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- 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
- Ensure the area is dry
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
FAQs for Boxmoor
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Boxmoor included. Travel is included in the price.
Do you work in Boxmoor?
We do. We send a technician to Boxmoor for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About Boxmoor
Boxmoor is about 1 mile south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in HP1, we come to you. Boxmoor is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Boxmoor to London (24 miles away).
We cover every part of the HP1, HP3 and HP2 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Cardy Road, Heath Lane and London Road. You will find Boxmoor on the A4251, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Warner's End (1 mile north), Grovehill (1 mile north-east), Woodhall Farm (1 mile north-east), Apsley (1 mile south-east) and Hemel Hempstead (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (11 miles east) and Borehamwood (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Boxmoor
We visit homes around Church of St John the Evangelist and Attached Church Hall, Boxmoor Primary School and The Hemel Hempstead School. Other local landmarks include Gadebridge Park (1.1 miles north) and Fishery Inn (within half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Boxmoor itself: Hemel Hempstead station. A little further out are Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Long Deans.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Boxmoor, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Boxmoor as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Places near Boxmoor
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Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Boxmoor clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Boxmoor
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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 usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
