Essex · England
Bath Repair for Foster Street homes
We travel to Foster Street for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Foster Street
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Common call-outs are for a hole punched through by something heavy and a chip where the taps sit, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Foster Street (CM17)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Foster Street
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Foster Street customers choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the entire UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Places near Foster Street
More services for Foster Street
Where we work around Foster Street
Foster Street is about 2 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Foster Street or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Foster Street is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Foster Street to London (about 21 miles away).
All of CM17 is covered. From Foster Street, Highfield Close and Hastingwood Park or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Hastingwood (1 mile south), Newhall (1 mile north-west), Latton (1 mile west), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east) and Housham Tye (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Foster Street
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Brays Grove, John Barleycorn Public House and Henry Moore Primary School. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-east) and Passmores Academy (1.3 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Harlow Mill station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles west) and Harlow Mill (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Foster Street include Gernon Bushes.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
For a price in Foster Street, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
When to call us in Foster Street
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Foster Street questions
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you cover Foster Street?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Foster Street and the rest of Essex. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Foster Street, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
