Brighton and Hove · England
Bath Repair in Hove
Bath repair in Hove without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair at your home in Hove
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are snagging damage from a refit and damage beneath the taps.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hove
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About Hove
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove. Our jobs stretch from Hove to London (46 miles away).
Jobs in BN3, BN1 and BN52 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road and the roads around them. Hove is on the A270 and A2023, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Around Hove
Our customers here include homes close to Hove Park School, Holy Trinity Church and The Drive Prep School, among other places. You will also find The Urchin pub (within half a mile south-west), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (less than half a mile west) and St. Ann's Well Gardens (0.7 miles east). There is a railway station in Hove itself: Hove station. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Signs you need bath repair in Hove
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Brighton and Hove and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Your questions about bath repair in Hove
What areas do you cover?
All of Brighton and Hove, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Brighton and Hove.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you cover Hove?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Hove. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Nearby places to Hove
Other services in Hove
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
