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Bath Repair in Lunsford's Cross

Bath repair across Lunsford's Cross and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

Repairs from £95
Chips on the rim or sides
Rust by the waste and overflow

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Lunsford's Cross

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Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

About our bath repair in Lunsford's Cross

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped rim or side and rust by the waste and overflow, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Lunsford's Cross and across East Sussex.

Where: Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
Area hub: East Sussex
Warranty: A year, on every repair
Quote: From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

FAQs for Lunsford's Cross

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Looking after it afterwards

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

What we do, step by step

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.

Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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 following day.

Before we arrive

Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TN39 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Related advice

Do you need bath repair in Lunsford's Cross?

Rust typically 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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

Chips caused by builders
Cracks in an acrylic bath
Rust spots around the plughole
Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Comparing quotes

How soon you can use it again
A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Unusual colours or finishes
The material
How much damage there is

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

What it’s made of, if you know
Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
A clear, close picture of the problem area
A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Most clients in Lunsford's Cross get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Lunsford's Cross and the surrounding area

Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 49 miles away.

Our visits in TN39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Main roads around Lunsford's Cross include the A269, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).

Local landmarks in Lunsford's Cross

Our customers here include homes close to Highwoods, Bexhill High Academy and Ninfield Church of England Primary School. The closest station to Lunsford's Cross is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Repairing versus replacing in Lunsford's Cross

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.