West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Portslade, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Portslade, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Covering Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We travel to homes and businesses in Portslade, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Portslade to London (46 miles away).
We work across BN41, BN3 and BN42 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Portslade include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Portslade
We visit homes around Peter Gladwin Primary School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House and the streets around them. Also close by are King's School (under half a mile south-west) and St Nicolas Church (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Portslade includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Bath repair in Portslade without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you are dealing with an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chipped rim or side, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Portslade
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Your questions about bath repair in Portslade
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you work in Portslade?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Portslade. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How much does bath repair cost in Portslade?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Nearby places to Portslade
Other services in Portslade
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Portslade. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Portslade, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
