Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in The Heath, Suffolk
Problem with your bath in The Heath? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in The Heath
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Common call-outs are for an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and scuffs and scratches in the surface, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in The Heath and across Suffolk.
- Area
- The Heath (IP9)
- County
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
What affects the price in The Heath
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of 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
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your IP9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Heath as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
The Heath: your questions answered
When can I have a bath again?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
The Heath and nearby
The Heath is about 5 miles south-west of Stoke, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. The Heath is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 61 miles away.
Every address in IP9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to The Heath include Potash (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), East End (2 miles south-west), Brantham (2 miles south-west) and Cattawade (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (5 miles north-east), Felixstowe (11 miles east), Stowmarket (14 miles north), Kesgrave (8 miles north-east), Woodbridge (12 miles north-east) and Hadleigh (7 miles north-west).
Near you in The Heath
We visit homes around Wheatsheaf pub and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mistley station, about 3.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Little Wenham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). The countryside around The Heath includes Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
Repairing versus replacing in The Heath
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why The Heath clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. 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 pictures.
Do you need bath repair in The Heath?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
