East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kent Street, East Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Kent Street. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
About our bath repair in Kent Street
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Kent Street and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Kent Street
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Questions from Kent Street
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Kent Street. Prices don’t change with location.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Kent Street. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kent Street
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What we are called out for in Kent Street
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Kent Street, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Where we work around Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN33 area, a technician comes to you. Our technicians cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
Jobs in TN33 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Kent Street
Around Kent Street, we work in homes near Ark Helenswood Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Kent Street is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
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