Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hengrave, Norfolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hengrave, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Quotes from your photos
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Bath repair in Hengrave, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about chips along the edge of the bath and holes from dropped items.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Norfolk.
- Location
- Hengrave (NR9)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Hengrave
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What areas do you cover?
All of Norfolk, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Landlord and trade work in Hengrave
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Nearby places to Hengrave
Also in Hengrave
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Most clients in Hengrave get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Hengrave and the surrounding area
Hengrave is about 9 miles north-west of Norwich, in Norfolk. We travel to homes and businesses in Hengrave and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Hengrave is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.
Every address in NR9 is within our area. If you are just outside Hengrave, we cover Swannington (1 mile south-east), Alderford (1 mile south-west), Brandiston (1 mile north), Attlebridge (1 mile south) and Morton on the Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (9 miles south-east), Dereham (10 miles west), Wymondham (11 miles south), Sprowston (9 miles south-east), Thorpe St Andrew (10 miles south-east) and North Walsham (12 miles north-east).
Around Hengrave
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Margaret and the streets around them.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
