Norfolk · England
Bath Repair for Costessey homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Costessey and across Norfolk. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Costessey customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle bath repair in Costessey
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for impact holes in acrylic and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Costessey (NR8)
- County
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Costessey
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire bath
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 to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
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.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
About Costessey
Costessey is about 4 miles north-west of Norwich, in Norfolk. We travel to homes and businesses in Costessey and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Costessey is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.
We cover every part of the NR8 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Hinshalwood Way and The Croft. Other places close to Costessey include Drayton (1 mile north-east), Bowthorpe (2 miles south), Taverham (2 miles north), Hellesdon (2 miles south-east) and Thorpe Marriott (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (4 miles south-east), Dereham (12 miles west), Wymondham (7 miles south-west), Sprowston (4 miles east), Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles east) and Attleborough (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Costessey
In Costessey, that means homes near Ormiston Victory Academy, Church of St Edmund and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Norwich station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Hellesdon Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Costessey Hall (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Costessey include Wensum Local Nature Reserve.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
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.
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When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
FAQs for Costessey
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
