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Bath Repair for West Ashling homes
Bath repair in West Ashling without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Bath repair in West Ashling without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and chips on the rim or sides, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Covering West Ashling
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. West Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Whether you live on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near West Ashling
We visit homes around Funtington Primary School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Landlord and trade work in West Ashling
For anyone letting property in or around West Ashling, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in West Ashling as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What we’re called out for in West Ashling
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Ashling
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath repair in West Ashling
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?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Are there extra charges for West Ashling?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Nearby places to West Ashling
What else we do in West Ashling
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
