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Bath chip & crack repair in Icklesham, East Sussex
Local bath repair for Icklesham: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
Where we work around Icklesham
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We travel to customers in Icklesham and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Icklesham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Icklesham to London (about 52 miles away).
Our visits in TN36 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Icklesham include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Icklesham
We visit homes around The Parish Church of St Nicholas and Icklesham Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Icklesham includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
About our bath repair in Icklesham
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Icklesham?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Icklesham
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Your questions about bath repair in Icklesham
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Are there extra charges for Icklesham?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
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How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
