Brighton and Hove · England
Bath and surface repairs in BN88
Live in BN88? We cover Prestonville and Preston and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Where we work in BN88
Services in BN88
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Coloured suite to white
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Tile repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- All services
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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About bath repair in BN88
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Cost
Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Landmarks near Prestonville
Around Prestonville, we work in homes near Preston Park, St Luke's Church Prestonville and Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College. You will also find The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west), Stanford Infant School (less than half a mile north) and Milligan House (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Preston Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Common problems we fix in BN88
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlord and trade work in BN88
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Common questions in BN88
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How do I get a price for bath repair in BN88?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you cover the whole of Brighton and Hove?
All of Brighton and Hove, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
