Hertfordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Folly, Hertfordshire
Bath repair in and around The Folly: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Bath repair in The Folly without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can usually bathe again the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in The Folly and across Hertfordshire.
- Area
- The Folly (AL4)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Folly as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
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Common questions in The Folly
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your AL4 postcode.
Are there extra charges for The Folly?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in The Folly
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
The Folly and the surrounding area
The Folly is about 2 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of The Folly to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 381 towns and villages across Hertfordshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
We work across the AL4 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Folly Fields and Lower Luton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to The Folly include Lea Valley (1 mile west), Amwell (1 mile south), Mackerye End (1 mile north-west), Blackmore End (1 mile north) and Batford (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Near you in The Folly
In The Folly, that means homes near The Cherry Trees pub, St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Sir John Lawes School, among other places. The closest station to The Folly is Harpenden station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans City Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (2.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Repairing versus replacing in The Folly
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
When to call us in The Folly
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
