West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Three Bridges, West Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Three Bridges. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Three Bridges
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. Common call-outs are for a chipped rim or side and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Three Bridges (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Three Bridges and nearby
Three Bridges is about 1 mile east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Three Bridges to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: RH10. Local streets include Ash Road, Mill Road and North Road. If you’re just outside Three Bridges, we cover Pound Hill (1 mile north-east), Worth (1 mile south-east), Maidenbower (1 mile south-east), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Crawley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Around Three Bridges
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pound Hill Junior School, Hazelwick School and St Barnabas' and the streets around them. You’ll also find Grattons Park (0.7 miles north), Central Sussex College (0.9 miles west) and The Snooty Fox pub (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Three Bridges itself: Three Bridges station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Crawley Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Questions from Three Bridges
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are there extra charges for Three Bridges?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Three Bridges, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Three Bridges
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Most customers in Three Bridges get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Three Bridges
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
