East Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Old Heathfield
Fixed-price bath repair in Old Heathfield and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Should I try a DIY kit 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Bath repair in Old Heathfield without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and deep scratches in acrylic.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex.
- Area
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Old Heathfield, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Common questions in Old Heathfield
Are there extra charges for Old Heathfield?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
When can you do it?
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?
Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we’re called out for in Old Heathfield
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Why repair rather than replace?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Heathfield
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the entire UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Towns and villages near Old Heathfield
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Old Heathfield and nearby
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We travel to homes and businesses in Old Heathfield and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Heathfield to London (about 40 miles away).
Every address in TN21 is within our area. You will find streets such as School Hill and Church Street, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Around Old Heathfield
Around Old Heathfield, we work in homes near The Parish Church of All Saints, Heathfield Community College and Parkside Community Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
