East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Problem with your bath in Hurst Green? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Hurst Green. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire bath
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Bath repair at your home in Hurst Green
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hurst Green
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. 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.
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.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
If you’re in Hurst Green and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Nearby places to Hurst Green
What else we do in Hurst Green
For landlords and businesses
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 Hurst Green use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When to call us in Hurst Green
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How to care for the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Covering Hurst Green
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN19 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Hurst Green to London (41 miles away).
Jobs in TN19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Station Road, London Road and Great Oak. If you’re just outside Hurst Green, we cover Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hurst Green
In Hurst Green, that means homes near The Old Bull Inn, Holy Trinity and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery and the streets around them. Hurst Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Repairing versus replacing in Hurst Green
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hurst Green
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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