East Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Hankham
Problem with your bath in Hankham? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
About our bath repair in Hankham
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for a cracked acrylic bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hankham as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Hankham
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Related advice
Hankham and nearby
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Jobs in Hankham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 50 miles away.
Our visits in BN24 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Luke's Church, The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. Hankham’s nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
FAQs for Hankham
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across East Sussex.
What we’re called out for in Hankham
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
