Essex · England
Bath and surface repairs in SS5
Live in SS5? We cover Hockley, Hawkwell and Hullbridge and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Areas within SS5
Repairs we offer in SS5
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Tile repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in SS5
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 generally use the bath the next day. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or sides and impact holes in acrylic, on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Cost
Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for SS5. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why customers in SS5 choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Local landmarks in Hockley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Greensward Academy, The Bull Public House and Marylands Nature Reserve. Nearby too are Emmanuel Church Hall (under half a mile south) and Plumberow Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-east). There is a railway station in Hockley itself: Hockley station. Other landmarks nearby include Southend University Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Rayleigh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hockley include Blue House Farm.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in SS5 as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
For anyone letting property in or around SS5, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead.
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
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 sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
FAQs for SS5
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Are there extra charges for SS5?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
