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Bath chip & crack repair in Ditchling, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Ditchling, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
About our bath repair in Ditchling
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ditchling and across West Sussex.
- Area
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
What affects the price in Ditchling
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ditchling. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Care for 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.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Landlord and trade work in Ditchling
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ditchling
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Common questions in Ditchling
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Our work in Ditchling
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We visit homes and businesses in Ditchling and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Jobs in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ditchling, we cover Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ditchling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ditchling Unitarian Chapel, The Bull Hotel and Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ditchling is Hassocks station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (under half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
