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Bath chip & crack repair in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Bath repair in Nuthurst without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair at your home in Nuthurst
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We’re often asked to fix scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage beneath the taps, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Nuthurst
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nuthurst
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Nuthurst questions
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What affects the price in Nuthurst
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Common problems we fix in Nuthurst
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
Towns and villages near Nuthurst
Other services in Nuthurst
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Nuthurst, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Jobs in Nuthurst are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Nuthurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Nuthurst to London (34 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Nuthurst, we cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Nuthurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leonardslee, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Parish Church of St Andrew. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
