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Bath Repair for Tide Mills homes
Bath repair for Tide Mills, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair at your home in Tide Mills
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you’re dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex.
- Where
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Tide Mills
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tide Mills
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Tide Mills, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About Tide Mills
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of Tide Mills or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 50 miles away.
Here we cover the BN25 and BN9 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Tide Mills, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tide Mills
In Tide Mills, that means homes near St Peter's School, Church of St Andrew and The Hope Inn, among other places. Also close by are Castle Hill (1 mile west) and UTC@Harbourside (1.1 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Itford Hill.
Common questions in Tide Mills
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Signs you need bath repair in Tide Mills
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
You don’t 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 reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
