Essex · England
Bath Repair for Ford End homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Ford End and across Essex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Our work in Ford End
Ford End is about 6 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ford End is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Ford End to London (about 32 miles away).
Our visits in CM3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Woods Road, Pleshey Road and White Barns. Being close to the B1008, Ford End is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Ford End: Hartford End (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile north-west), Pleshey (2 miles south-west), Causeway End (2 miles north) and Howe Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles west), Brentwood (15 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (14 miles south).
What’s near Ford End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ford End Church of England Primary School, The Butchers Arms Public House and Church of St John the Evangelist. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ford End include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Bath repair in Ford End without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a cracked acrylic bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Ford End (CM3)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Ford End
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ford End. 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
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ford End, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ford End
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Common questions in Ford End
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
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Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
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.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Landlord and trade work in Ford End
If you manage property in Ford End, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ford End as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
When to call us in Ford End
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. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
