Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Great Bardfield, Essex
Problem with your bath in Great Bardfield? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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How we handle bath repair in Great Bardfield
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Great Bardfield (CM7)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Great Bardfield?
Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Great Bardfield
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Landlords, agents and businesses in Great Bardfield
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Towns and villages near Great Bardfield
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Where we work around Great Bardfield
Great Bardfield is about 7 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. From the centre of Great Bardfield to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Great Bardfield is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
Here we cover the CM7 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, The Corniche and Vine Street. We also cover the places around Great Bardfield: Little Bardfield (1 mile west), Finchingfield (1 mile north-east), Bardfield Saling (2 miles south-east), Wethersfield (2 miles east) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (9 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Great Bardfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Vine pub and Great Bardfield Primary School. Not far away are West Wood.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Questions from Great Bardfield
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Have new chips seen to early
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What we’re called out for in Great Bardfield
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
Most clients in Great Bardfield get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
