Essex · England
Bath and surface repairs in CO7
Live in CO7? We cover Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea and Wivenhoe Quay and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Where we work in CO7
- Wivenhoe
- Brightlingsea
- Wivenhoe Quay
- Wivenhoe Cross
- East Bergholt
- Elmstead Market
- Alresford
- Great Bentley
- Thorrington
- Dedham
- Ardleigh
- Hare Green
- Stratford St Mary
- Dedham Heath
- Elmstead
- Crockleford Heath
- Aingers Green
- Frating Green
- Bromley Cross
- Burnt Heath
- East End
- Balls Green
- Fox Street
- Great Bromley
- Lamb Corner
- Little Bentley
- Ardleigh Heath
- Cowey Green
- Holton St Mary
- Monkey Street
- Frating
- Higham
- South Heath
- East Donyland
- Langham
- Foxash Estate
What we do in CO7
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Tile repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
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Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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How bath repair works in CO7
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix chips under the taps and a kit repair that didn’t last, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What you’ll pay
Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why clients in CO7 choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Near you in Wivenhoe
In Wivenhoe, that means homes near Millfields Primary School, Colne Local Nature Reserve and Donyland Lodge. Also close by are The Church of St Mary (0.5 miles south), Colchester Academy (2.1 miles north) and The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south). Wivenhoe has its own railway station: Wivenhoe station. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Colchester Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Wivenhoe includes Cockaynes Wood.
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What we are called out for in CO7
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
CO7 questions
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
