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Bath chip & crack repair in Polegate, East Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Polegate, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Polegate
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polegate
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Polegate without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and snagging damage from a refit.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Your questions about bath repair in Polegate
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you come to Polegate?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Polegate. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, 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.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Polegate
For anyone letting property in or around Polegate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Polegate and the surrounding area
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our technicians come to customers in Polegate and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: BN26. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road. With the A27 and A2270 close by, Polegate is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Polegate: Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Near you in Polegate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Horse & Groom pub, Willingdon Community School and St John's Church of England Church and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Polegate itself: Polegate station. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
What we’re called out for in Polegate
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before you book anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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 day after.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
If you are in Polegate and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Polegate
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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