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Bath and surface repairs in SS6

Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across SS6, covering Rayleigh, Rochford and Thundersley. Fixed prices from photos and a one-year guarantee.

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How bath repair works in SS6

You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and a cracked acrylic bath, across roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

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.
The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

What it costs in SS6

Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor

We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Colour mixed on the day to match
A year’s guarantee on all work
Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Getting a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Near you in Rayleigh

In Rayleigh, that means homes near FitzWimarc School, Glebe Primary School and Church of Holy Trinity, among other places. Rayleigh has its own railway station: Rayleigh station. Other landmarks nearby include Chartwell Private Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Haven Nature Reserve.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

How many areas need work
The type of damage
The material
Whether we combine several jobs

Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

A close-up of the damage, in focus
Details of any past repairs
The material, if you know it
Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Signs you need bath repair

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

A kit repair that didn’t last
Chips on the rim or sides
Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Rusty patches near the plughole

Repair or replace?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you.

What your quote should include

Who will actually do the work
Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Whether they match the colour on site

SS6: your questions answered

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Is a bath repair permanent?

It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

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