Greater London · England
Bath and surface repairs in E6
We travel to every part of the E6 postcode district, including East Ham, Plashet and Wallend. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within E6
- East Ham
- Plashet
- Wallend
- Cyprus
- Beckton
- Plaistow
- Canning Town
- Barking
- Upton Park
- Greengate
- Royal Docks
- North Woolwich
- Creekmouth
Repairs we offer in E6
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Bath repair across E6: what to expect
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and snagging damage from a refit, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Pricing in E6
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
Getting a price
Most clients in E6 get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Around East Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Miller's Well pub, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and St Bartholomew's Church. Other local landmarks include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Beckton District Park (1 mile south-west). East Ham’s nearest station is Barking station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Who Shop Museum (within half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Ham include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A steel bath rusted through
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around E6, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
E6 questions
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
