Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Matching Tye, Essex
Local bath repair for Matching Tye: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions from Matching Tye
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
How we handle bath repair in Matching Tye
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the day after. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Matching Tye
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Customers in Matching Tye get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Matching Tye to London (about 23 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CM17. From Rainbow Road and Harlow Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Around Matching Tye
In Matching Tye, that means homes near Gibberd Garden and Parish Church of St Mary. The closest station to Matching Tye is Harlow Mill station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Matching Tye
Other services in Matching Tye
What affects the price in Matching Tye
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- The material
- The type of damage
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Matching Tye, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
When to call us in Matching Tye
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
