West Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Ardingly
Our repair technicians come to Ardingly for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair at your home in Ardingly
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and a cracked acrylic bath, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Most customers in Ardingly get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Ardingly
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
FAQs for Ardingly
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Are there extra charges for Ardingly?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ardingly. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Covering Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ardingly is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Ardingly to London (31 miles away).
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ardingly: Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Ardingly
Around Ardingly, we work in homes near St Peter's CofE Primary School, St Peter's Church and The Ardingly Inn. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Repair or replace in Ardingly?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardingly
- A fixed quote before you book
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
