West Sussex · England
Bath Repair for Balcombe homes
We travel to Balcombe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How we handle bath repair in Balcombe
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Balcombe (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Balcombe
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Where we work around Balcombe
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Balcombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Balcombe to London (about 31 miles away).
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B2036, Balcombe is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Balcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School and The Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Balcombe has its own railway station: Balcombe station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Places near Balcombe
What else we do in Balcombe
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Most customers in Balcombe get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or 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 usually use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
FAQs for Balcombe
How do I get a price for bath repair in Balcombe?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Across the UK, and that includes Balcombe. Prices do not change with location.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Repairing versus replacing in Balcombe
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What we’re called out for in Balcombe
Damage during fitting is very common. 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.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
