Essex · England
Bath Repair in Rowhedge
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Rowhedge, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
How we handle bath repair in Rowhedge
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 sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and a chipped rim or side, we can usually put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Rowhedge (CO5)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Covering Rowhedge
Rowhedge is about 3 miles south-east of Colchester, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 644 places in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Rowhedge to London (51 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of CO5. That includes homes on High Street, Church Street and Regent Street. Nearby, we also work in East Donyland (1 mile south), Wivenhoe Quay (1 mile east), Wivenhoe (1 mile north-east), High Park Corner (1 mile south-east) and Wivenhoe Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (3 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles west), Harwich (14 miles east) and Camulodunum (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Rowhedge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Lawrence, Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School. Also close by are The Anchor pub (less than half a mile east), Donyland Lodge (0.7 miles north-west) and Colne Local Nature Reserve (0.9 miles north). There is a railway station in Rowhedge itself: Wivenhoe station. Nearby you will also find Colchester Castle (3 miles north-west) and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Rowhedge includes Cockaynes Wood.
Common questions in Rowhedge
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Essex.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
When to call us in Rowhedge
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Rowhedge
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
Repair or replace in Rowhedge?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Rowhedge customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Rowhedge. The price reflects:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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