Suffolk · England
Bath Repair in Iken
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Iken, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Iken
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Iken (IP12)
- County
- Suffolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Iken and nearby
Iken is about 10 miles east of Woodbridge, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 731 places in Suffolk.
Jobs in IP12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Sudbourne (1 mile south), Snape (2 miles north-west), Friston (3 miles north), Aldeburgh (3 miles east) and Coldfair Green (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Felixstowe (14 miles south-west), Kesgrave (13 miles south-west), Woodbridge (10 miles west), Halesworth (14 miles north), Leiston (5 miles north-east) and Framlingham (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Iken
Around Iken, we work in homes near Church of St Botolph, among other places. Nearby you will also find Suffolk Underwater Studies Museum (3.2 miles south) and Hazlewood (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Captain's Wood.
FAQs for Iken
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Iken
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
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What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Iken
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
