Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Faulkbourne, Essex
We travel to Faulkbourne for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CM8 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Bath repair in Faulkbourne without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and a chipped rim or side, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Faulkbourne (CM8)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Faulkbourne. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Faulkbourne and nearby
Faulkbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Witham, in Essex. From the centre of Faulkbourne to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Faulkbourne is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 37 miles away.
Jobs in CM8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Faulkbourne: Silver End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles east), Witham (2 miles south-east), Cressing (2 miles north) and Lanham Green (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (4 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Wickford (15 miles south) and Camulodunum (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Faulkbourne
In Faulkbourne, that means homes near Parish Church of St Germanus, New Rickstones Academy and The Cross Keys pub, among other places. Faulkbourne’s nearest station is White Notley station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (0.9 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Faulkbourne includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Questions from Faulkbourne
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Why repair rather than replace?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why Faulkbourne customers choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
When to call us in Faulkbourne
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- How changes to the job are handled
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
