West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kingston by Sea, West Sussex
Our repair technicians come to Kingston by Sea for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our bath repair in Kingston by Sea
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Our technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and a chipped rim or side.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Kingston by Sea
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Kingston by Sea or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingston by Sea to London (46 miles away).
We work across BN42 and BN43. Streets in the area include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Kingston by Sea include the A270, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Around Kingston by Sea
Our clients here include homes close to St Michael and All Angels Church, Benfield Hill and Shoreham Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west), Glebe Primary School (within half a mile south) and The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east). The closest station to Kingston by Sea is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Kingston by Sea includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
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What else we do in Kingston by Sea
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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.
What we’re called out for in Kingston by Sea
Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for 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 build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Kingston by Sea customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Kingston by Sea
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
