East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Firle, East Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Firle and across East Sussex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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How we handle bath repair in Firle
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a kit repair that didn’t last.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Firle (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
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 booking.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you’re in Firle and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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FAQs for Firle
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Repair or replace in Firle?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Covering Firle
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 46 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BN8. Whether you live on The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Around Firle
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter, The Ram Inn and Science and Technology Policy Research and the streets around them. You will also find Firle Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Lewes and Laughton Levels (2 miles west). The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 1 mile north-west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Firle includes Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
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’s what we repair.
What we’re called out for in Firle
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
