West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Charlton, West Sussex
Problem with your bath in Charlton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
Landlord and trade work in Charlton
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How we handle bath repair in Charlton
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you’re dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can normally put it right.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: PO18. From Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Charlton: Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Charlton
Around Charlton, we work in homes near The Fox Goes Free pub, Singleton CofE Primary School and The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Charlton include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When to call us in Charlton
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. The room is left tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Most customers in Charlton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
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FAQs for Charlton
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Charlton. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
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