Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Messing, Essex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Messing. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Our work in Messing
Messing is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 644 places in Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 43 miles away.
Every address in CO5 is within our area. That includes homes on Kelvedon Road, School Road and Lodge Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Tiptree (2 miles south), Feering (2 miles west), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-west), Stocks Green (2 miles north-west) and Easthorpe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Messing
We visit homes around Messing Primary School, Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre and Church of All Saints (messing), among other places. Nearby too are Tiptree Parish Field (1.6 miles south) and Maypole Public House (1 mile south). The nearest railway station is Kelvedon station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Anchor Press Museum (1.7 miles south) and Birch Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Messing includes Oxley Meadow.
How we handle bath repair in Messing
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about deep scratches in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Messing (CO5)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Messing as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Why repair rather than replace?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CO5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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FAQs for Messing
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Messing. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Signs you need bath repair in Messing
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
