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Bath chip & crack repair in Fishbourne, West Sussex

Local bath repair for Fishbourne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Fishbourne

How we handle bath repair in Fishbourne

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Whether it’s hairline or through cracks in acrylic and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Fishbourne and across West Sussex.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Location
Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
Area hub
West Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

Fishbourne: your questions answered

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

How much does bath repair cost in Fishbourne?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Are there extra charges for Fishbourne?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

When can I have a bath again?

Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the entire UK, including Fishbourne and the rest of West Sussex. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

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

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

What we do, step by step

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Make sure the area is dry

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

About Fishbourne

Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We travel to customers in Fishbourne and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Fishbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Fishbourne to London (about 55 miles away).

Jobs in PO19 and PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Fishbourne, we cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).

What’s near Fishbourne

In Fishbourne, that means homes near Bishop Luffa School, Fishbourne CofE Primary School and Church of St Peter and St Mary. Fishbourne has its own railway station: Fishbourne station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.

Map of Fishbourne © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why Fishbourne clients choose us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash

Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PO19 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Fishbourne

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

When to call us in Fishbourne

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

What to look for in a quote

  • What prep work is covered
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

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