East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Crumbles, East Sussex
Damaged bath in Crumbles? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Bath repair in Crumbles without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about holes from dropped items and chips along the edge of the bath.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Crumbles
What else we do in Crumbles
Repair or replace in Crumbles?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Crumbles: your questions answered
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
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 will tell you.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
When to call us in Crumbles
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People generally call us when they notice one of these:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The type of damage
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Crumbles and the surrounding area
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We visit homes and businesses in Crumbles and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Crumbles is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 52 miles away.
We cover every part of the BN23 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Crumbles, we cover Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crumbles
Our customers here include homes close to The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School, St. Richard and Princes Park, among other places. The closest station to Crumbles is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Most customers in Crumbles get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
