East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Playden, East Sussex
Bath repair across Playden and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Where we work around Playden
Playden is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We travel to homes and businesses in Playden and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Playden is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 52 miles away.
All of TN31 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Rectory Lane, New England Lane and Saltcote Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Houghton Green (1 mile north-east), East Guldeford (1 mile east), Rye (1 mile south), Iden (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Playden
Our customers here include homes close to St Anthony of Padua Church, St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Kings Head Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Rye College (0.6 miles south) and The Parish Church of St Michael (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Rye station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ypres Tower (0.9 miles south) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
How we handle bath repair in Playden
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and impact holes in acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Playden and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Playden (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Playden as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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Do you need bath repair in Playden?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Before booking anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Questions from Playden
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
How much does bath repair cost in Playden?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TN31 postcode.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Playden. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
