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Bath and surface repairs in N11

Our technicians cover all of the N11 postcode district, which takes in Friern Barnet, New Southgate and Arnos Grove. Everything is repaired in place, with a one-year guarantee.

How bath repair works in N11

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. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  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.

Cost

Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why clients in N11 choose us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Landmarks near Friern Barnet

We visit homes around Friary Park, St John's Church and Woodhouse College. Also close by are Holly Park Primary School (under half a mile north), Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west) and Friern Barnet School (within half a mile north). Friern Barnet has its own railway station: New Southgate station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Friern Barnet includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to N11. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed price

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

For a price in N11, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What a repair can’t fix

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A steel bath rusted through

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in N11 as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.

Your questions about bath repair in N11

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

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