West Sussex · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Washington, West Sussex
Damaged bath in Washington? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair in Washington, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are rusty patches near the plughole and a chip where the taps sit.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Where
- Washington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Washington
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
For anyone letting property in or around Washington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Also near Washington
Also in Washington
Repair or replace in Washington?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Washington
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About Washington
Washington is about 6 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. Washington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Washington to London (43 miles away).
Our visits in RH20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Washington
Our customers here include homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary, The Frankland Arms Public House and St Mary's CofE Primary School, among other places. You will also find Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west) and Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west). Further afield, we also cover the area around The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Chanctonbury Hill.
Washington questions
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Common problems we fix in Washington
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before you book anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
