West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in North Heath, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in North Heath. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Bath repair at your home in North Heath
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. If you’re dealing with chips under the taps and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- North Heath (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Landlords, agents and businesses in North Heath
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For anyone letting property in or around North Heath, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Covering North Heath
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. North Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from North Heath to London (39 miles away).
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. You will find streets such as Gay Street Lane and Stane Street. Nearby, we also work in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near North Heath
The closest station to North Heath is Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west. The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
FAQs for North Heath
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you work in North Heath?
We do. We send a technician to North Heath for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
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 happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in North Heath
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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