Bath and surface repairs in CM5

Our bath repair service in CM5

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about chips under the taps and scuffs and scratches in the surface.

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

What it costs in CM5

Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• Nothing taken out or refitted
• Colour mixed on the day to match
• We leave the room as we found it
• Most jobs done in one visit

Ask for a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

What’s near Chipping Ongar

We visit homes around United Reformed Church, Chipping Ongar Primary School and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (4.5 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Chipping Ongar include Gernon Bushes.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

• What kind of damage it is
• The material and finish
• Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
• How many items we do on one visit

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

• A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
• A clear, close picture of the problem area
• Details of any past repairs
• The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CM5 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

• Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
• Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
• Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
• Do not leave a fresh chip for long

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.