Essex · England
Bath Repair in Ivy Chimneys
We travel to Ivy Chimneys for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Common problems we fix in Ivy Chimneys
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Bath repair at your home in Ivy Chimneys
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ivy Chimneys as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ivy Chimneys
Other services in Ivy Chimneys
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
FAQs for Ivy Chimneys
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Ivy Chimneys and nearby
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. Customers in Ivy Chimneys get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Ivy Chimneys is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Ivy Chimneys to London (about 16 miles away).
Jobs in CM16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Ivy Chimneys
In Ivy Chimneys, that means homes near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, The Black Lion pub and Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. A little further out are Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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 book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Ivy Chimneys, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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