Essex · England
Bath and surface repairs in IG5
Based in IG5? We cover Fairlop, Fullwell Cross and Barkingside and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Areas within IG5
Repairs we offer in IG5
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Sink & basin repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Tile repair
- All services
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Our bath repair service in IG5
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a cracked acrylic bath.
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Cost
Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for IG5. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why clients in IG5 choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before you book
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your IG5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Landmarks near Fairlop
In Fairlop, that means homes near St Francis of Assisi, Kantor King Solomon High School and Fairlop Primary School. Nearby too are The New Fairlop Oak pub (under half a mile south) and Fairlop Waters (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Fairlop is Seven Kings station, about 2.5 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (0.7 miles east) and Claybury Hospital (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Fairlop include Pole Hill and Hainault Lodge.
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 can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Common problems we fix in IG5
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Look out for these signs:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Landlord and trade work in IG5
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Questions from IG5
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
