West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Patching, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Patching, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
How we handle bath repair in Patching
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and a cracked acrylic bath, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Patching (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Patching. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Common questions in Patching
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover the entire of West Sussex?
All of West Sussex, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you work in Patching?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Patching from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Where we work around Patching
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN13 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Patching is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 48 miles away.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area. Local streets include The Street and Coldharbour Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Near you in Patching
In Patching, that means homes near The Angmering School, The Fox pub and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Parish Church of St John the Divine (under half a mile north-west) and Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Patching include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Also in Patching
Common problems we fix in Patching
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Common reasons people in Patching contact us include:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Aftercare advice
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find more damage
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- 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, normally the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Patching?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Patching customers choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Patching, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Patching
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
A small chip is a quick job. 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.
