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Bath and surface repairs in BN43
Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across BN43, from Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur and Old Shoreham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos and a one-year guarantee.
Areas within BN43
Our services across BN43
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in BN43
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath.
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Pricing in BN43
Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for BN43. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before booking
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Near you in Shoreham-by-Sea
We visit homes around Shoreham Academy, St Mary de Haura Church and Shoreham College, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Crabtree pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Buckingham Park Primary School (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Shoreham-by-Sea itself: Shoreham-By-Sea station. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
What affects the price in BN43
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your BN43 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
BN43: your questions answered
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
