Essex · England
Bath Repair for Ingrave homes
Damaged bath in Ingrave? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Ingrave without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and impact holes in acrylic.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Ingrave (CM13)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Ingrave and nearby
Ingrave is about 2 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 644 places in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Ingrave to London (about 20 miles away).
We work across the CM13 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Brentwood Road, School Lane and Meadows Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Hutton Mount (1 mile north), Hutton (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles north-west), Brentwood (2 miles north-west) and Havering's Grove (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ingrave
Typical jobs here are in homes near Green Man Inn, Brentwood County High School and Church of St Nicholas and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Ingrave includes Thorndon Park.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Also near Ingrave
What else we do in Ingrave
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
For anyone letting property in or around Ingrave, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Ingrave questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Repair or replace in Ingrave?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ingrave
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ingrave. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Ingrave and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Most customers in Ingrave get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Ingrave
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
