West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Merston, West Sussex
We travel to Merston for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
About our bath repair in Merston
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and a cracked acrylic bath, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Merston (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Merston and nearby
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO20 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Merston to London (54 miles away).
Our visits in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
What’s near Merston
In Merston, that means homes near Chichester Free School, North Mundham Primary School and Church of St Giles, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Merston
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Merston
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
For anyone letting property in or around Merston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Repair or replace in Merston?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: 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. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Merston
What else we do in Merston
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Questions from Merston
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Merston?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
