Essex · England
Bath Repair for Lexden homes
Our repair technicians come to Lexden for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Lexden. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
Most clients in Lexden get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How we handle bath repair in Lexden
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and deep scratches in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Lexden (CO3, CO2)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Lexden
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Common reasons people in Lexden contact us are:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
Lexden and the surrounding area
Lexden is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 49 miles away.
All of CO3 and CO2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Park Road, Heath Road and Capel Road. Main roads around Lexden include the A1124, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Lexden: Camulodunum (1 mile east), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Lexden
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Leonard, The Sun Inn and Lexden Park. Nearby too are Philip Morant School and College (less than half a mile south-east) and Prettygate Infant School (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (1 mile east) and Lion Walk (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Lexden includes Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lexden
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Nearby places to Lexden
What else we do in Lexden
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
If you’re in Lexden and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Questions from Lexden
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
