West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hassocks, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hassocks. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. 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.
About our bath repair in Hassocks
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. Whether it’s hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Hassocks (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Hassocks, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repair or replace in Hassocks?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hassocks
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Hassocks and the surrounding area
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Our visits in BN6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Hassocks, we cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hassocks
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hassocks Infant School, Downlands Community School and St Francis of Assisi, among other places. Hassocks has its own railway station: Hassocks station. Well-known places in the area include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hassocks include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Hassocks: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Hassocks?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
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Do you need bath repair in Hassocks?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hassocks use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
