West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Colwood, West Sussex
Damaged bath in Colwood? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Colwood, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. If you are dealing with a kit repair that didn’t last and holes from dropped items, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Colwood (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Colwood and nearby
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Colwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Colwood to London (35 miles away).
All of RH17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Colwood
In Colwood, that means homes near Leonardslee, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Repairing versus replacing in Colwood
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Colwood questions
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
When to call us in Colwood
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlord and trade work in Colwood
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Colwood use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
