East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Friston, East Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Friston and across East Sussex. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
About our bath repair in Friston
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are damage beneath the taps and a chipped rim or side.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Friston as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Friston (BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Common questions in Friston
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your BN20 postcode.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Friston. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Friston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Covering Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Friston to London (53 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of BN20. We regularly work on streets such as Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Around Friston
Our clients here include homes close to The Tiger Inn and The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude. For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Friston include Combe Hill.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
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.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Repairing versus replacing in Friston
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Towns and villages near Friston
Other services in Friston
Do you need bath repair in Friston?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
