Essex · England
Bath Repair for Rettendon homes
Bath repair across Rettendon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
Covering Rettendon
Rettendon is about 4 miles north of Wickford, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Rettendon is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CM3. You will find streets such as East Hanningfield Road, Old Bell Lane and Salforal Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Coalhill (1 mile west), South Hanningfield (1 mile west), East Hanningfield (2 miles north), Woodham Ferrers (2 miles north-east) and Brock Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (7 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Rettendon
We visit homes around The Rettendon Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.3 miles south) and Baddow Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodham Fen.
Bath repair at your home in Rettendon
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Rettendon (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Rettendon. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rettendon
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rettendon use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For anyone letting property in or around Rettendon, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Rettendon customers choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Rettendon
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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Questions from Rettendon
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
