East Sussex · England
Bath Repair for Five Ashes homes
We travel to Five Ashes for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Five Ashes without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about snagging damage from a refit and cracks in an acrylic bath.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Five Ashes questions
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Five Ashes
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
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.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Five Ashes and the surrounding area
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN20 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Five Ashes to London (37 miles away).
We cover every part of TN20. Jobs here include addresses on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Five Ashes
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Five Ashes Inn, Five Ashes CofE Primary School and Skippers Hill Manor School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
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Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Five Ashes
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the 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
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we’re called out for in Five Ashes
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
