Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Soham, Cambridgeshire
Local bath repair for Soham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Soham, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips along the edge of the bath.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Soham (CB7)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Soham
Soham is about 7 miles north-west of Newmarket, in Cambridgeshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 371 places in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 61 miles away.
We work across CB7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Market Street, Station Road and High Street. Soham sits on or near the A142, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Down Field (1 mile south-east), Barcham Corner (2 miles north), Broad Hill (2 miles north), Wicken (2 miles south-west) and Fordham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (13 miles south-west), Newmarket (7 miles south-east), Ely (5 miles north-west), Chatteris (15 miles north-west), Littleport (8 miles north) and King's Hedges (11 miles south-west).
Around Soham
Around Soham, we work in homes near The Fountain Public House, United Reformed Church and Soham Village College, among other places. Soham has its own railway station: Soham station. Other landmarks nearby include Freckenham Castle (4.7 miles east) and Princess of Wales Hospital (5.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Soham Meadow.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Repair or replace in Soham?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Soham customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we’re called out for in Soham
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Aftercare advice
- How the room is protected while they work
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Common questions in Soham
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What affects the price in Soham
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Soham. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
We price from photos so you do not 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.
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