Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Little Horkesley, Essex
Fixed-price bath repair in Little Horkesley and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Bath repair in Little Horkesley, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and impact holes in acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Little Horkesley (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Little Horkesley
Little Horkesley is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Jobs in Little Horkesley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Little Horkesley is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Little Horkesley to London (51 miles away).
Our visits in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From London Road, Nayland Road and School Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Wissington (1 mile north), Nayland (2 miles north-east), Wormingford (2 miles west), Great Horkesley (2 miles south-east) and Cock Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Horkesley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Beehive pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bures station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Mount Bures (3.6 miles west) and Severalls Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Arger Fen.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: 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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Little Horkesley questions
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does bath repair cost in Little Horkesley?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Little Horkesley and the rest of Essex. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
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.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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 bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Little Horkesley. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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Repairing versus replacing in Little Horkesley
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What we are called out for in Little Horkesley
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
