Essex · England
Bath Repair in Purleigh
Our repair technicians come to Purleigh for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Purleigh without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for damage beneath the taps and rust spots around the plughole, in roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Purleigh (CM3)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Purleigh questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Nearby places to Purleigh
Other services in Purleigh
Our work in Purleigh
Purleigh is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. Our repair technicians come to clients in Purleigh and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Purleigh is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 35 miles away.
Jobs in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as The Street, Pump Lane and Westerings, and we cover them all. Other places close to Purleigh include Howegreen (1 mile south), Rudley Green (1 mile north), Farther Howegreen (1 mile south), Great Canney (1 mile south) and Cold Norton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (14 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Purleigh
Our clients here include homes close to Purleigh Community Primary School, The Bell Public House and Parish Church of All Saints and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is North Fambridge station, about 2.9 miles south. Open spaces near Purleigh include Stow Maries Halt.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Purleigh. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Purleigh, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Purleigh
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Signs you need bath repair in Purleigh
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Purleigh
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
