West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ifold, West Sussex
Local bath repair for Ifold: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Bath repair in Ifold, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and holes from dropped items, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Ifold (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ifold questions
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Ifold. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Repair or replace in Ifold?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ifold
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Common problems we fix in Ifold
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Ifold and nearby
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We travel to clients in Ifold, so there’s no workshop to go to. Ifold is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Ifold to London (about 35 miles away).
Our visits in RH14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ifold: Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
What’s near Ifold
Our clients here include homes close to Loxwood Primary School and St John the Baptist, among other places. Open spaces near Ifold include Shillinglee Lake.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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