West Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Small Dole
Local bath repair for Small Dole: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
How we handle bath repair in Small Dole
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and chips under the taps, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Small Dole (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Small Dole
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Where we work around Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Jobs in Small Dole are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is London, about 42 miles away.
All of BN5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close. Close by, we cover Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Small Dole
Around Small Dole, we work in homes near Tottington Wood. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Small Dole
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Small Dole use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Towns and villages near Small Dole
Other services in Small Dole
Repairing versus replacing in Small Dole
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 takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Small Dole clients choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the entire UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Small Dole
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
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 without abrasive products.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Can I fix it myself?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
