Brighton and Hove · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Bath repair in Kemptown without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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How we handle bath repair in Kemptown
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can normally bathe again the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are rust spots around the plughole and chips under the taps.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Kemptown. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
Most clients in Kemptown get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kemptown as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
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.
About Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kemptown to London (about 47 miles away).
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Kemptown sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Kemptown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen's Park, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St George's Church and the streets around them. You’ll also find Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west), Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west) and St Mary's Hall (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. 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 jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Kemptown customers choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Kemptown
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Common reasons people in Kemptown contact us include:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Damage beneath the taps
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
Questions from Kemptown
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
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