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Bath Repair for East Lavington homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in East Lavington and across West Sussex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in East Lavington?

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

How we handle bath repair in East Lavington

You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and a chipped rim or side, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Where
East Lavington (GU28)
Region
West Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Should you replace it?

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why East Lavington customers choose us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our full price list or bath cost comparison.

Different materials, different repairs

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 the part we put right.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Do you need bath repair in East Lavington?

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust by the waste and overflow

Before you book anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Where we work around East Lavington

East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from East Lavington to London (46 miles away).

Jobs in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).

Around East Lavington

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parish Church of St Giles, The Parish Church of St Peter and Graffham CofE Infant School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lavington includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.

Map of East Lavington © OpenStreetMap contributors

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to East Lavington. The price comes down to:

  • How much damage there is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • What kind of damage it is

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Have new chips seen to early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Questions from East Lavington

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Do you work in East Lavington?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to East Lavington from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in West Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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