Essex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Thorpe Green, Essex
We travel to Thorpe Green for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Bath repair in Thorpe Green, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chip where the taps sit.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Thorpe Green (CO16)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Thorpe Green, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Thorpe Green questions
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Thorpe Green is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price. There is no obligation to book.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Common problems we fix in Thorpe Green
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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
Our work in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 4 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Thorpe Green or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 59 miles away.
All of CO16 is covered. Streets in the area include Paddock Drive, Colchester Road and Tendring Road. Other places close to Thorpe Green include Far Thorpe Green (1 mile west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile south-east), Beaumont (1 mile north-east), Pig Street (1 mile south) and Oak Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Near you in Thorpe Green
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Michael, The Rose and Crown pub and Rolph CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thorpe-Le-Soken station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Weeleyhall Wood.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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