West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Sompting, West Sussex
Local bath repair for Sompting: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Sompting
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and chips caused by builders.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Repair or replace in Sompting?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
- Generally one visit, start to finish
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Sompting: your questions answered
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Nearby places to Sompting
What else we do in Sompting
Common problems we fix in Sompting
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Chips under the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Sompting. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Sompting and the surrounding area
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Sompting is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Sompting to London (about 47 miles away).
We cover every part of BN15 and the streets around it. From Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Sompting, we cover Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sompting
In Sompting, that means homes near The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Brooklands Park and St Peter the Apostle, among other places. You will also find Sompting Village Primary School (less than half a mile west), Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west) and The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
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, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
