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Bath chip & crack repair in Saddlescombe, West Sussex
Bath repair for Saddlescombe, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Bath repair at your home in Saddlescombe
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s a hole punched through by something heavy and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Saddlescombe and nearby
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Saddlescombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 42 miles away.
All of BN45 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Saddlescombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak pub, The Church of the Holy Trinity and Waterhall. The closest station to Saddlescombe is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Saddlescombe includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A picture taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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When to call us in Saddlescombe
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
Saddlescombe questions
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Saddlescombe included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Saddlescombe.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
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.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
