West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Oving, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Oving, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
About Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Oving to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Oving is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
All of PO20 is covered. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Oving include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Around Oving
Around Oving, we work in homes near Westbourne House School, The Parish Church of St Andrew and Tangmere Primary Academy. The closest station to Oving is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
Bath repair in Oving, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and chips caused by builders.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Repairing versus replacing in Oving
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually 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. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Oving. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
We don’t add 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.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- 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.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Oving, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. 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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common questions in Oving
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
