Norfolk · England
Bath Repair in Forncett End
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Forncett End and across Norfolk. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. We don’t add 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 book with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Forncett End 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 and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and a chipped rim or side, we can help, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Forncett End (NR16)
- County
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Forncett End questions
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover Forncett End?
We do. We send a technician to Forncett End for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 typically cheaper.
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.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- 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
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
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Common problems we fix in Forncett End
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
About Forncett End
Forncett End is about 5 miles south of Wymondham, in Norfolk. Jobs in Forncett End are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR16. We regularly work on streets such as Orchard Close, The Poplars and Bentley Road. We also cover the places around Forncett End: Tacolneston (1 mile north), Forncett St Mary (1 mile east), Fundenhall Street (1 mile north), Fundenhall (2 miles north-east) and Bunwell Bottom (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Norwich (11 miles north-east), Dereham (15 miles north-west), Wymondham (5 miles north), Sprowston (13 miles north-east), Thorpe St Andrew (12 miles north-east) and Attleborough (6 miles west).
Near you in Forncett End
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Pelican Inn, Saint Edmund's Church and Tacolneston Church of England Primary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Spooner Row station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bickley Day Hospital (5.9 miles west) and Forncett Industrial Steam Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hethel Old Thorn.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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