Hertfordshire · England
Bath Repair in Letchworth
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Letchworth and across Hertfordshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
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 is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No need to remove anything
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Letchworth without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and chips under the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Letchworth (SG6)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Your questions about bath repair in Letchworth
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
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.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Our work in Letchworth
Letchworth is about 5 miles north of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Letchworth is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Letchworth to London (about 34 miles away).
Here we cover the SG6 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Willian Church Road and Rowland Way. Letchworth sits on or near the A505 and B656, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Letchworth Garden City (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-east), Willian (1 mile south), Walsworth (2 miles south-west) and Poets Estate (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles south-west), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Letchworth
Around Letchworth, we work in homes near The Highfield School, Three Magnets pub and Church of St Paul, among other places. You will also find The Free Church (under half a mile south-west), Norton School (0.8 miles north) and Hillshott Infant School and Nursery (under half a mile east). Letchworth has its own railway station: Letchworth Garden City station. Nearby you’ll also find Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Common problems we fix in Letchworth
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
