Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Melton, Suffolk
Bath repair across Melton and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Bath repair in Melton without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Melton (IP12)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Melton questions
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Repairing versus replacing in Melton
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Melton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Where we work around Melton
Melton is about 5 miles north-east of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. Wherever you are in the IP12 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Melton is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 74 miles away.
Here we cover the IP12 postcode area. From The Street, Station Road and Friars Court or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Bromeswell (1 mile east), Ufford (1 mile north-east), Bredfield (2 miles north-west), Eyke (2 miles east) and Pettistree (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (8 miles south-west), Felixstowe (10 miles south), Stowmarket (15 miles west), Kesgrave (5 miles south-west), Stoke (8 miles south-west) and Maidenhall Estate (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Melton
In Melton, that means homes near Church of St Andrew, Melton Primary School and Farlingaye High School, among other places. Nearby too are The Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile north-east) and Woodbridge School (1.1 miles south-west). There is a railway station in Melton itself: Melton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Audry's Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Hutchison's Meadow.
- Local facilities include Suffolk Coastal (0.8 miles south-west)
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
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Landlord and trade work in Melton
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
When to call us in Melton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
