West Sussex · England
Bath Repair in Thakeham
Fixed-price bath repair in Thakeham and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About our bath repair in Thakeham
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and rust spots around the plughole.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When to call us in Thakeham
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
Covering Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Thakeham to London (41 miles away).
Every address in RH20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Thakeham
Our customers here include homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary and Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Thakeham: your questions answered
Do you work in Thakeham?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Thakeham and the rest of West Sussex. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Thakeham. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Repairing versus replacing in Thakeham
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 you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
