West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ford, West Sussex
Bath repair in and around Ford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Ford, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Ford: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Ford included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Do you need bath repair in Ford?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of 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.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit customers in Ford and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
We cover every part of the BN18 postcode area. From Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ford
Our clients here include homes close to The Littlehampton Academy, The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Parish Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. Ford has its own railway station: Ford station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ford include WWT Arundel.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ford
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
What else we do in Ford
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your BN18 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
