Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ingatestone, Essex
We travel to Ingatestone for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Signs you need bath repair in Ingatestone
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our bath repair in Ingatestone
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Common call-outs are for snagging damage from a refit and impact holes in acrylic, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Ingatestone (CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Ingatestone customers choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Ingatestone
Other services in Ingatestone
Landlord and trade work in Ingatestone
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ingatestone as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Ingatestone questions
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Ingatestone and nearby
Ingatestone is about 3 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CM4 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
All of CM4 is covered. From Market Place, High Street and The Furlongs or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the B1002, Ingatestone is easy for our technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Ingatestone, we cover Fryerning (1 mile north), Mill Green (1 mile north), Green Street (1 mile west), Buttsbury (1 mile south) and Beggar Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Ingatestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Edmund and St Mary, The Bell Inn and Ingatestone Infant School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Ingatestone itself: Ingatestone station. Nearby you’ll also find Mayflower Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Ingatestone includes Norsey Wood.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CM4 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Have new chips seen to early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
