Essex · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Broad Green, Essex

Problem with your bath in Broad Green? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Damage beneath the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Broad Green

Where we work around Broad Green

Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Broad Green or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 44 miles away.

We cover every part of CO6 and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Broad Green: Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).

Landmarks near Broad Green

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St James, Kings Arms and Honywood Community Science School, among other places. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Iron Latch.

Map of Broad Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we handle bath repair in Broad Green

Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about a cracked acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.

Area
Broad Green (CO6)
Area hub
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Questions from Broad Green

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

How much does bath repair cost in Broad Green?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Landlord and trade work in Broad Green

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For anyone letting property in or around Broad Green, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Repair or replace in Broad Green?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Broad Green. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • The material, if you know it
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your CO6 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

When to call us in Broad Green

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

What your quote should include

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • When it can be used again
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before booking

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours. We leave the room clean.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Looking after it afterwards

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

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