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Bath Repair for East Hampnett homes

Bath repair in and around East Hampnett: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in East Hampnett

Bath repair at your home in East Hampnett

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and a chip where the taps sit, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Location
East Hampnett (PO18)
Area hub
West Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

When we’d advise against a repair

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Our work in East Hampnett

East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is London, about 52 miles away.

Every address in PO18 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).

What’s near East Hampnett

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Winterton Arms Public House, The Parish Church of St Mary and Ormiston Six Villages Academy. The closest station to East Hampnett is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.

Map of East Hampnett © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

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

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Common problems we fix in East Hampnett

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Advice

East Hampnett questions

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Can you quote from photos?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

How much does bath repair cost in East Hampnett?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your PO18 postcode.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

What affects the price in East Hampnett

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

You don’t 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’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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