Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gillingham, Suffolk
Bath repair across Gillingham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
Can I fix it myself?
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 usually cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Bath repair at your home in Gillingham
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Whether it’s hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can normally put it right, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Gillingham and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Gillingham (NR34)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gillingham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Gillingham, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Gillingham, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Gillingham. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Gillingham
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Gillingham?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Gillingham. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Gillingham
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
Gillingham and nearby
Gillingham is about 7 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. We visit homes and businesses in Gillingham and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Gillingham is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR34. That includes homes on The Street, Hemmant Way and King's Dam and the roads around them. Other places close to Gillingham include Dunburgh (1 mile south-west), Geldeston (1 mile west), Dockeney (2 miles west), Beccles (2 miles south-east) and Stockton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lowestoft (7 miles east), Bungay (5 miles west), Halesworth (9 miles south), Carlton Colville (6 miles east), Kirkley (8 miles east) and Pakefield (8 miles east).
Near you in Gillingham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Sir John Leman High School, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and Swan Motel pub and the streets around them. Gillingham’s nearest station is Beccles station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Raveningham Motte (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Castle Marshes.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
