Bath and surface repairs in RM9

Bath repair across RM9: what to expect

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the day after. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and chips along the edge of the bath, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.

Pricing in RM9

Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• Rooms protected and left tidy
• One visit for most repairs
• Everything repaired in place
• One-year guarantee on every repair

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Local landmarks in Becontree

Around Becontree, we work in homes near Robert Clack School, Parsloes Park and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are St George's (less than half a mile south-east) and Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east). Becontree’s nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dagenham Village Churchyard.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

• Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
• Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
• Give the bath a quick rinse after use
• Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for RM9. The price reflects:

• The size and number of damaged areas
• What kind of damage it is
• Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
• The colour and finish to match

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed price

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

• A wider photo showing the entire bath
• Details of any past repairs
• A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
• Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.