Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Harwich, Essex
Our technicians come to Harwich for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair at your home in Harwich
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are chips under the taps and a chipped rim or side.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Harwich (CO12)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Harwich and the surrounding area
Harwich is about 10 miles south-east of Ipswich, in Essex. Clients in Harwich get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Harwich is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Harwich to London (65 miles away).
Our visits in CO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Market Street. Harwich sits on or near the A120 and B1352, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Harwich, we cover Parkeston (1 mile north-west), Shotley Gate (2 miles north), Little Oakley (2 miles south-west), Ramsey (2 miles west) and Shotley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (14 miles west), Wivenhoe (14 miles west), Brightlingsea (13 miles south-west), Walton-on-the-Naze (6 miles south) and Bocking's Elm (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Harwich
We visit homes around Church of All Saints, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Harwich and Dovercourt High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Dovercourt station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Landguard Fort (2.5 miles east) and Harwich Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Harwich includes Copperas Wood.
When to call us in Harwich
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
FAQs for Harwich
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Harwich?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CO12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Harwich
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Harwich as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A whole bath that is 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Towns and villages near Harwich
Other services in Harwich
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Harwich customers choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
