East Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tidebrook, East Sussex
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Tidebrook and across East Sussex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
About our bath repair in Tidebrook
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We’re often asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Questions from Tidebrook
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
About Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Tidebrook or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Tidebrook is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 36 miles away.
Jobs in TN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Tidebrook include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Around Tidebrook
Around Tidebrook, we work in homes near Wadhurst Park, Uplands Community College and The Parish Church of St John the Baptist. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
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.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Places near Tidebrook
What else we do in Tidebrook
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For anyone letting property in or around Tidebrook, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Tidebrook. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
