Greater London · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Cranham, Greater London

Bath repair across Cranham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused by builders
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Cranham

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

How we handle bath repair in Cranham

We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are impact holes in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Area
Cranham (RM14)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Get a quote

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What a repair can’t fix

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • 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

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel

Covering Cranham

Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Across the RM14 area, we carry out the work at your property. Cranham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: RM14. That includes homes on Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane. Other places close to Cranham include Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).

Local landmarks in Cranham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Hall Mead School and St Luke's Cranham and the streets around them. Also close by are St. Andrew's Park (1.7 miles west) and The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west). The closest station to Cranham is Upminster station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Cranham includes Cranham Brickfields.

Map of Cranham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.

Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

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 are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

For landlords and businesses

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

Your questions about bath repair in Cranham

How do I get a price for bath repair in Cranham?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Do you cover the whole of Greater London?

The whole UK, including all of Greater London. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Can you quote from photos?

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

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material and finish
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • What kind of damage it is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Cranham. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

When to call us in Cranham

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Rust spots around the plughole

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

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