Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chickney, Essex
We travel to Chickney for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Chickney without replacing anything
We see 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. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Chickney (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
If you’re in Chickney and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. 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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chickney
- Work done at your home or business
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Chickney
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Our work in Chickney
Chickney is about 4 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Chickney is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Chickney to London (33 miles away).
Our visits in CM6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Tilty (1 mile east), Duton Hill (1 mile east), Great Easton (2 miles south-east), Monk Street (2 miles north-east) and Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (14 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Around Chickney
In Chickney, that means homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin. The closest station to Chickney is Stansted Airport station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
What else we do in Chickney
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Chickney
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
FAQs for Chickney
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
How much does bath repair cost in Chickney?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work in Chickney?
We do. We send a technician to Chickney for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
