West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hoyle, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hoyle, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Hoyle without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips under the taps, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hoyle
If you manage property in Hoyle, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
For most jobs, pictures 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.
Signs you need bath repair in Hoyle
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- 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.
- 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 us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
If you’re in Hoyle and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Repairing versus replacing in Hoyle
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoyle
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
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 early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
About Hoyle
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the GU29 area, a technician comes to you. Hoyle is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Hoyle to London (46 miles away).
All of GU29 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Near you in Hoyle
Our clients here include homes close to Midhurst Rother College, Unicorn Inn and The Parish Church of St James. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Graffham Common.
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Hoyle questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Everywhere in the UK, Hoyle included. Travel is included in the price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
