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Bath chip & crack repair in Cock Marling, East Sussex
Damaged bath in Cock Marling? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Bath repair at your home in Cock Marling
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your TN31 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repairing versus replacing in Cock Marling
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Cock Marling customers choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cock Marling
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Do you need bath repair in Cock Marling?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
About Cock Marling
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN31 area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Cock Marling to London (about 51 miles away).
Jobs in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Cock Marling, we cover Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Cock Marling
Cock Marling’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
FAQs for Cock Marling
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
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