West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Norton, West Sussex
Problem with your bath in Norton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Norton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
How we handle bath repair in Norton
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can usually use the bath the next day. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are chips caused by builders and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Norton and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Norton (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Norton
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
What affects the price in Norton
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
For a price in Norton, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About Norton
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, a technician comes to you. Norton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Norton to London (52 miles away).
Jobs in PO20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Norton, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Norton
Our clients here include homes close to The Winterton Arms Public House, Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Norton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Norton
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Norton
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of West Sussex. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What we’re called out for in Norton
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Norton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
