West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Forge Wood, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Forge Wood without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Forge Wood use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
FAQs for Forge Wood
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
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.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Nearby places to Forge Wood
Other services in Forge Wood
Signs you need bath repair in Forge Wood
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Forge Wood, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Our work in Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Forge Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Forge Wood to London (25 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: RH10 and RH6. We regularly work on streets such as Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Forge Wood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Greyhound pub, The Gatwick School and Hazelwick School and the streets around them. Also close by are Worth Park Gardens (0.7 miles south) and Forge Wood Primary School (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Forge Wood include Tilgate Lake.
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