East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Rye, East Sussex
Bath repair for Rye, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Work done at your home or business
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath repair in Rye
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about chips caused by builders and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Rye and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Rye (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Rye
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Rye questions
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TN31 postcode.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Other services in Rye
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
For anyone letting property in or around Rye, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Rye. What changes the price is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Rye, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Rye and nearby
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit homes and businesses in Rye and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Rye is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 52 miles away.
We cover every part of TN31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Road, High Street and Market Street. You will find Rye on the A259 and A268, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Rye: Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Around Rye
Our clients here include homes close to Rye Harbour LNR, Rye College and St Anthony of Padua Church. Other local landmarks include Church of St Mary (under half a mile east), Rye Community Primary School (under half a mile north) and The Old Bell Inn (within half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Rye itself: Rye station. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (under half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How it works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
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