East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Steel Cross, East Sussex
Problem with your bath in Steel Cross? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair at your home in Steel Cross
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and scuffs and scratches in the surface, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 32 miles away.
All of TN6 is within our area. From Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Steel Cross
Our clients here include homes close to The Boars Head Inn, Beacon Academy and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Steel Cross includes Crowborough Country Park.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
When to call us in Steel Cross
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally 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 we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Steel Cross
For anyone letting property in or around Steel Cross, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
FAQs for Steel Cross
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you cover Steel Cross?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Steel Cross for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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