East Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Rock-a-Nore
Bath repair across Rock-a-Nore and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
Rock-a-Nore: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How much does bath repair cost in Rock-a-Nore?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How we handle bath repair in Rock-a-Nore
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with a kit repair that didn’t last and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Rock-a-Nore and across East Sussex.
- Area
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rock-a-Nore use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repair or replace in Rock-a-Nore?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. 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. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rock-a-Nore
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Signs you need bath repair in Rock-a-Nore
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
- What prep work is covered
- What protection goes down before work starts
Nearby places to Rock-a-Nore
What else we do in Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore and the surrounding area
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Rock-a-Nore to London (about 54 miles away).
Every address in TN34 and TN35 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Rock-a-Nore: Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Around Rock-a-Nore
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel, Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea and University School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Linton Gardens (1 mile west), Ark Castledown Primary Academy (0.5 miles north), William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west) and The Dolphin pub (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Flower Makers Museum (less than half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Rock-a-Nore include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Rock-a-Nore. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
