Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Mettingham, Suffolk
We travel to Mettingham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What we are called out for in Mettingham
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What aftercare is recommended
Bath repair in Mettingham without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are a kit repair that didn’t last and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Mettingham (NR35)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Mettingham
What else we do in Mettingham
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Mettingham questions
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Suffolk, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Our work in Mettingham
Mettingham is about 11 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. Jobs in Mettingham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Mettingham is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work.
All of NR35 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Vicarage Lane and Rectory Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Mettingham: Wainford (1 mile north-west), Bungay (1 mile west), Broome (1 mile north-west), Ditchingham (1 mile north-west) and Broome Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lowestoft (11 miles east), Beccles (4 miles east), Halesworth (8 miles south), Carlton Colville (9 miles east), Kirkley (11 miles east) and Pakefield (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Mettingham
In Mettingham, that means homes near Bungay Primary School, Bungay High School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Beccles station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mettingham Castle (0.6 miles south) and Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Other local spots include Wainford Rural District (1.7 miles south)
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Repair or replace in Mettingham?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
