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Bath Repair for Ore homes

Bath repair across Ore and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Ore

Bath repair at your home in Ore

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about deep scratches in acrylic and impact holes in acrylic.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ore as everywhere else we work.

Location
Ore (TN35, TN34)
County
East Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

FAQs for Ore

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

How invisible is a bath repair?

On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.

Do you cover Ore?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Ore from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Are there extra charges for Ore?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Is a bath repair durable?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ore

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ore use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

If you manage property in Ore, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

What happens on the day

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. Once it has cured, typically by the next day, the bath is ready to use.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Ore. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Covering Ore

Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ore to London (53 miles away).

Here we cover the TN35 and TN34 postcode area. Local streets include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane. If you are just outside Ore, we cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).

Around Ore

Around Ore, we work in homes near Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, Old King John pub and Sandown Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Speckled Wood (less than half a mile west), Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and Christ Church (less than half a mile north-west). The closest station to Ore is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood.

Map of Ore © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Do you need bath repair in Ore?

A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Rust by the waste and overflow

Before you book anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • When it can be used again
  • What prep work is covered
  • Aftercare advice

Our hiring checklist

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ore. What changes the price is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match

Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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