Southend-on-Sea · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea
Fixed-price bath repair in Thorpe Bay and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Thorpe Bay
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about a chipped rim or side and a cracked acrylic bath.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Thorpe Bay (SS1, SS3)
- Region
- Southend-on-Sea
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Thorpe Bay
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
If you’re in Thorpe Bay and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Do you need bath repair in Thorpe Bay?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Covering Thorpe Bay
Thorpe Bay is about 1 mile west of Shoeburyness, in Southend-on-Sea. We visit customers in Thorpe Bay, so there’s no workshop to go to. Thorpe Bay is one of 16 places in Southend-on-Sea where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 37 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SS1 and SS3. Local streets include Lynton Road, Walton Road and Burges Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Southchurch (1 mile north-west), North Shoebury (1 mile north-east), Shoeburyness (1 mile east), Stonebridge (2 miles north) and Little Wakering (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southend-on-Sea (3 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (5 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (3 miles west), Chalkwell (4 miles west), Eastwood (5 miles north-west) and Milton (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Thorpe Bay
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Meadowlark pub, Shoeburyness Old Ranges and Shoeburyness High School. You will also find St Augustine (under half a mile east), Futures Community College (0.8 miles north-west) and Thorpedene Primary School (0.5 miles east). Thorpe Bay has its own railway station: Thorpe Bay station. Other landmarks nearby include Southend Historic Aircraft Museum (3 miles north-west) and Southend University Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
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Thorpe Bay questions
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you cover the whole of Southend-on-Sea?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
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. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
