Essex · England
Bath Repair in Hare Street
Bath repair across Hare Street and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair in Hare Street, done in place
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and rust by the waste and overflow, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hare Street and across Essex.
- Area
- Hare Street (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hare Street
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Hare Street and the surrounding area
Hare Street is about 5 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. From the centre of Hare Street to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hare Street to London (about 18 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CM5. We also travel to Little End (1 mile north-east), Stanford Rivers (1 mile north), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Marden Ash (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Around Hare Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woodman Public House and Church of St Margaret of Antioch, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around St. Margaret's Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
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Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hare Street
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Common problems we fix in Hare Street
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What affects the price in Hare Street
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hare Street. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Hare Street: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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