Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Harlow, Essex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Harlow. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair at your home in Harlow
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with chips under the taps and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Harlow questions
Are there extra charges for Harlow?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How much does bath repair cost in Harlow?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Harlow
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace in Harlow?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harlow
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Harlow and the surrounding area
Harlow is about 21 miles north-east of London, in Essex. From the centre of Harlow to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Harlow is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Harlow to London (about 21 miles away).
Our visits in CM17, CM20, CM18 and CM19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From London Road, Soper Square and Square Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the A414 and A1019 close by, Harlow is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Harlow, we cover Mark Hall South (1 mile north-east), Netteswell (1 mile west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Essex, Harlow is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Harlow
Our clients here include homes close to Harlow Marsh, St Andrew's Methodist Church and Brays Grove and the streets around them. Also close by are Purple Emperor pub (within half a mile north-east), BMAT STEM Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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