Suffolk · England
Bath Repair for Hessett homes
Bath repair across Hessett and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Hessett
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, across cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Hessett (IP30)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Hessett and nearby
Hessett is about 6 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. From the centre of Hessett to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hessett is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hessett to London (64 miles away).
Our visits in IP30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Lime Tree Close and Muriel King Close. Nearby, we also work in Beyton (1 mile north), Kingshall Street (1 mile west), Drinkstone (1 mile east), Thurston Planche (2 miles north) and Tostock (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (6 miles west), Sudbury (13 miles south), Stowmarket (7 miles east), Hadleigh (13 miles south-east), Needham Market (10 miles south-east) and Chilton (7 miles east).
Around Hessett
Our clients here include homes close to The Bear Inn and Church of St Ethelbert and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Thurston station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find West Suffolk Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Military Museum (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Black Bourn Valley.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hessett
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Also near Hessett
What else we do in Hessett
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Questions from Hessett
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
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.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hessett. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When to call us in Hessett
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
