Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Damaged bath in Martlesham Heath? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath repair in Martlesham Heath
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and a kit repair that didn’t last.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk.
- Location
- Martlesham Heath (IP5)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Martlesham Heath
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips caused by builders
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Martlesham Heath questions
Do you come to Martlesham Heath?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Martlesham Heath and the rest of Suffolk. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Martlesham Heath
Martlesham Heath is about 1 mile east of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. From the centre of Martlesham Heath to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Martlesham Heath is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 70 miles away.
Jobs in IP5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Barrack Square, The Chase and Farriers Close. If you are just outside Martlesham Heath, we cover Martlesham (1 mile north), Kesgrave (1 mile west), Little Bealings (2 miles north-west), Great Bealings (2 miles north) and Bucklesham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (5 miles west), Felixstowe (7 miles south-east), Stowmarket (15 miles north-west), Woodbridge (3 miles north-east), Hadleigh (13 miles west) and Stoke (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Martlesham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Michael & All Angels, Douglas Bader pub and Birchwood Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Claydon High School (1.3 miles west) and Kesgrave Hall School (0.9 miles north-west). Martlesham Heath’s nearest station is Woodbridge station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Vintage Litter Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Ipswich Hospital (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Martlesham Wilds.
- Local facilities include Woodbridge Rural District (0.6 miles north-east)
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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