Essex · England
Bath Repair for Little Common homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Little Common and across Essex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Bath repair in Little Common without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about a hole punched through by something heavy and rust by the waste and overflow.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Little Common and across Essex.
- Location
- Little Common (CM77)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- 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)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Little Common: your questions answered
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Little Common and nearby
Little Common is about 3 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Little Common or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Little Common is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Little Common to London (about 36 miles away).
All of CM77 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Rayne (1 mile north-east), Great Notley (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles south-east), Young's End (2 miles south-east) and Panfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (3 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (15 miles north-west) and Halstead (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Little Common
We visit homes around 47 The Street pub, Rayne Primary and Nursery School and Tabor Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (0.9 miles north-east) and Cuckoo Wood (0.9 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.7 miles north-east) and Braintree Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Common include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
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.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Little Common
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
