East Sussex · England
Bath Repair for Friar's Gate homes
Our repair technicians come to Friar's Gate for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Friar's Gate
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage beneath the taps.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
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What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
When to call us in Friar's Gate
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- A chipped rim or side
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Landlord and trade work in Friar's Gate
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
FAQs for Friar's Gate
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
How much does bath repair cost in Friar's Gate?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Friar's Gate and nearby
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Jobs in Friar's Gate are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
We cover every part of TN6. We also travel to Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Friar's Gate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Beacon Academy, St John's Church and St John's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Friar's Gate is Eridge station, about 3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Friar's Gate, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- 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
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
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