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Bath chip & crack repair in Rye Harbour, East Sussex

Fixed-price bath repair in Rye Harbour and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath repair in Rye Harbour without replacing anything

A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Typical jobs include damage beneath the taps and snagging damage from a refit, across whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Rye Harbour (TN31)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Rye Harbour. The price comes down to:

  • Access to the area
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.

How to look after the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

What happens on the day

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Getting a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

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Related advice

When we would advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

Our work in Rye Harbour

Rye Harbour is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.

Jobs in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Tram Road, Camber Road and Oyster Creek. We also cover the places around Rye Harbour: Rye (1 mile north-west), Camber (1 mile east), East Guldeford (1 mile north), Playden (2 miles north-west) and Houghton Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Rye Harbour

We visit homes around Inkerman Arms, Rye College and Rye Harbour LNR and the streets around them. Rye Harbour’s nearest station is Rye station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.3 miles north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Rye Harbour includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

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.

Should you replace it?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

What you get with us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colour-matched on site
  • No extra charge for your area

See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What we’re called out for in Rye Harbour

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Holes from dropped items

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

Rye Harbour questions

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, 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.

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rye Harbour use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

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