Brighton and Hove · England
Bath Repair for Ovingdean homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Ovingdean, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage beneath the taps
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Bath repair in Ovingdean, done in place
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and impact holes in acrylic.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ovingdean
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ovingdean
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Ovingdean, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Also near Ovingdean
What else we do in Ovingdean
When to call us in Ovingdean
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Different materials, different repairs
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 early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Common questions in Ovingdean
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
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.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Our work in Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We travel to homes and businesses in Ovingdean and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Ovingdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 47 miles away.
Every address in BN2 is within our area. Whether you live on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Near you in Ovingdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Wulfran's Church, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east), Ovingdean Hall School (less than half a mile north) and Longhill High School (under half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Ovingdean
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
