Hampshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Crawley, Hampshire

Fixed-price bath repair in Crawley and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Crawley?

Bath repair in Crawley, done in place

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and chips on the rim or sides, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Area
Crawley (SO21)
Area hub
Hampshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Crawley

Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Chips under the taps

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

Repairing versus replacing in Crawley

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Questions from Crawley

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Are there extra charges for Crawley?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you cover the entire of Hampshire?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Crawley. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Crawley

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your SO21 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Our work in Crawley

Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Clients in Crawley get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Crawley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Crawley to London (about 62 miles away).

Every address in SO21 is within our area. We also cover the places around Crawley: Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).

Local landmarks in Crawley

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary and Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Winnall Moors.

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