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Bath Repair in Kirdford

Fixed-price bath repair in Kirdford and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Chips under the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Kirdford

What we can’t put right

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Kirdford

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel

About our bath repair in Kirdford

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are a chipped rim or side and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Where
Kirdford (RH14)
County
West Sussex
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For a price in Kirdford, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Landlord and trade work in Kirdford

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

How to care for the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.

Repair or replace in Kirdford?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Kirdford. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Kirdford clients choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Everything repaired in place

See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Do you need bath repair in Kirdford?

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips under the taps

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How the colour is matched
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

10 questions to ask before you book

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for 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.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Where we work around Kirdford

Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Kirdford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kirdford to London (38 miles away).

Every address in RH14 is within our area. Local streets include Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).

Near you in Kirdford

We visit homes around The Parish Church of St John the Baptist and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east. Open spaces near Kirdford include Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.

Map of Kirdford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Kirdford: your questions answered

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

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