Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Boxted Cross, Essex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Boxted Cross, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Boxted Cross
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Boxted Cross (CO4)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Have new chips seen to early
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Covering Boxted Cross
Boxted Cross is about 5 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Boxted Cross to London (54 miles away).
Jobs in CO4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Pippin Drive, Carters Hill and Hill Farm Way or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Boxted (1 mile south-west), Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Langham (1 mile south-east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (5 miles south).
Near you in Boxted Cross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, Church of St Peter and Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Boxted Cross is Colchester station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Colchester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Boxted Cross includes Westhouse Wood.
FAQs for Boxted Cross
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
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What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Boxted Cross
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Boxted Cross
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
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 affects the price in Boxted Cross
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
