Greater London · England
Bath Repair for Old Ford homes
Fixed-price bath repair in Old Ford and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Do you need bath repair in Old Ford?
Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Holes from dropped items
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
Bath repair in Old Ford, done in place
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 regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are a kit repair that didn’t last and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Old Ford
What else we do in Old Ford
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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Old Ford and nearby
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We visit clients in Old Ford and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 764 places in Greater London.
Our repair technicians cover all of the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Near you in Old Ford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mulberry UTC, St Paul Old Ford and The Lea Tavern. Other local landmarks include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west), Grove Hall Park (under half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Old Ford is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Other local spots include Park (within half a mile north-west)
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Old Ford questions
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you work in Old Ford?
We do. We send a technician to Old Ford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How much does bath repair cost in Old Ford?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Ford
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
