East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Newhaven, East Sussex
Fixed-price bath repair in Newhaven and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Newhaven without replacing anything
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Store metal items away from the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Repairing versus replacing in Newhaven
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Newhaven
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
Newhaven: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Also near Newhaven
What else we do in Newhaven
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not 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 you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Where we work around Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Jobs in Newhaven are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Newhaven to London (49 miles away).
Jobs in BN9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road and the roads around them. Newhaven sits on or near the A26 and A259, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Newhaven: Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Newhaven is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Near you in Newhaven
Around Newhaven, we work in homes near Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside. Also close by are Church of St Michael and All Angels (less than half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north). Newhaven has its own railway station: Newhaven Town station. Nearby you will also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newhaven includes Itford Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Newhaven as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
