Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bromley Cross, Essex
Fixed-price bath repair in Bromley Cross and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair in Bromley Cross, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix chips along the edge of the bath and chips caused by builders, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Bromley Cross (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Bromley Cross
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
What you get with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bromley Cross use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Our work in Bromley Cross
Bromley Cross is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in CO7, we come to you. Bromley Cross is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Every address in CO7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Ardleigh Road, Briar Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Burnt Heath (1 mile north), Foxash Estate (2 miles north), Little Bromley (2 miles north-east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Horsley Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Bromley Cross
We visit homes around The Cross Inn, Church of St Anne and St Lawrence and Ardleigh Park, among other places. Bromley Cross’s nearest station is Manningtree station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Cockaynes Wood.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
When to call us in Bromley Cross
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Bromley Cross
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
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 you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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