Brighton and Hove · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove
Fixed-price bath repair in Hollingdean and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
Repair or replace in Hollingdean?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hollingdean
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair at your home in Hollingdean
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Hollingdean
Also in Hollingdean
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Where we work around Hollingdean
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. 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 repair technicians cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hollingdean to London (about 45 miles away).
We cover every part of BN1 and BN2 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Hollingdean
We visit homes around Hertford Infant and Nursery School, William Clarke Park and St Richard's. Nearby too are Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west), Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and The Pub at Fiveways (under half a mile west). The closest station to Hollingdean is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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Hollingdean questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
When to call us in Hollingdean
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hollingdean as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
