Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Craig's End, Essex
Fixed-price bath repair in Craig's End and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
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 takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Craig's End. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How we handle bath repair in Craig's End
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Common call-outs are for holes from dropped items and chips under the taps, across whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Craig's End (CO9)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Craig's End
Other services in Craig's End
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Craig's End as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Do you need bath repair in Craig's End?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Questions from Craig's End
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What your bath is made of matters
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 what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Craig's End, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Craig's End. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any details about the material
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Craig's End and nearby
Craig's End is about 6 miles south-east of Haverhill, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Craig's End is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Craig's End to London (about 43 miles away).
We cover every part of the CO9 postcode area. If you are just outside Craig's End, we cover Stambourne Green (1 mile north-west), Cornish Hall End (2 miles west), Birdbrook (2 miles north), Steeple Bumpstead (3 miles north-west) and New England (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Braintree (9 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (8 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles south-west) and Great Notley (10 miles south).
Near you in Craig's End
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Peter and St Thomas and The Red Lion Public House. Further afield, we also cover the area around Toppesfield Museum of The Working Horse (1.5 miles east) and Bumpstead Rural District (2.9 miles north-west).
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
