BATH REPAIR HORLEY

Specialist Bath Resurfacing & Chip Repair Across Horley & South Surrey

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About Bath Fixer Horley

Bath Fixer Horley provide specialist bath surface restoration for homeowners, landlords, and property managers across Horley and the surrounding South Surrey villages. Our technicians restore damaged, worn, and discoloured baths to a factory-quality finish — eliminating the expense and upheaval of ripping out and replacing an entire bathroom fixture.

Horley sits on the Surrey–Sussex border, and its housing reflects that transitional character. The town centre retains a core of Victorian and Edwardian properties along the high street and surrounding roads, while the residential expansion of the 1930s through to the 1970s produced the estates of semi-detached and detached homes that define much of the town today. More recent development — particularly around the Regent's Gate and Acres areas — has added modern apartment blocks and family homes. Each era and each build type presents different bathroom materials and different repair challenges, and Bath Fixer Horley have the experience to handle every one of them.

Our distinguishing feature is a two-stage bonding process that most competitors simply do not offer. Rather than applying a single primer coat before the enamel finish, we lay down two bonding agents cured at high temperature between applications. The result is a dramatically stronger adhesion between the repair layer and the original surface — producing a finish that endures daily use for years rather than peeling or flaking within months.

Beyond baths, our team also restore sinks, basins, shower trays, ceramic tiles, uPVC panels, granite worktops, and solid-surface fixtures. If a hard surface in your Horley property has suffered chips, cracks, scratches, or general deterioration, Bath Fixer can almost certainly repair it at a fraction of the replacement cost.

Nearby Areas We Serve: Horley's position near the Surrey–Sussex border means we regularly attend properties across neighbouring towns. Homeowners in Reigate and Crawley face similar bath repair challenges with ageing enamel, impact damage, and worn surfaces. See our area-specific guides for detailed information about your location.

Professional Bath Resurfacing by Bath Fixer Horley

Quality Guaranteed

Bath Fixer Horley use a proprietary two-stage bonding system that delivers a stronger, longer-lasting finish than standard single-primer methods.

Dual Bonding
Two-stage primer system
Written Guarantee
Every repair backed

Our Services in Horley

What Bath Fixer Horley deliver for homeowners, landlords, and letting agents across South Surrey

3,000+

Bath Repairs Completed

97%

Client Satisfaction Rate

18+

Years of Local Experience

Precision Colour Matching

Our colour-blending system replicates the precise tone of your existing bath surface — whether it is a standard white, an aged ivory, or one of the period colours popular in Horley's 1960s and 1970s homes. The repaired section integrates invisibly with the surrounding finish.

Completed in a Single Visit

Chip repairs and localised damage are resolved within a couple of hours. Full bath resurfacing takes four to six hours and the bath is back in service within twenty-four hours — a fraction of the multi-day disruption that accompanies a replacement.

Durable, Guaranteed Finish

The combination of dual bonding agents and infrared curing produces a surface that withstands daily use without chipping, peeling, or discolouring. Every job is backed by a written guarantee — we stand behind the materials and the workmanship.

Multi-Surface Expertise

Bath Fixer Horley technicians are trained across every common surface — enamel, acrylic, pressed steel, cast iron, stone resin, fibreglass, shower trays, sinks, ceramic tiles, granite worktops, and uPVC. We carry full public liability insurance on every visit.

Why Horley Homeowners Trust Bath Fixer

Horley's residential character owes much to the railway and its proximity to Gatwick. The Victorian core near the station gave way to substantial inter-war growth, with streets of semi-detached homes built through the 1920s and 1930s. The post-war decades added further estates — many featuring the coloured bathroom suites that were fashionable between the 1950s and 1970s — and the continuing expansion around the town has brought modern developments with contemporary acrylic and composite fixtures.

The pressed steel baths installed in Horley's inter-war and early post-war homes are now approaching seventy or eighty years of service. Enamel on these baths becomes brittle, chips easily, and exposes the metal beneath to moisture. Left untreated, small chips develop into rust patches that spread beneath the surface and become progressively harder to repair. The acrylic baths fitted during more recent renovations and new builds face different threats — stress fractures around the base, impact cracks from dropped objects, and surface scratches that dull the finish over time.

Bath Fixer Horley tailor every repair to the material in front of us. We do not apply the same technique to a sixty-year-old cast iron tub as we do to a five-year-old acrylic bath, because the materials respond differently. That distinction — understanding which method works for which surface — is what separates a lasting repair from one that fails within months.

What We Repair

  • Enamel & acrylic bath resurfacing
  • Chip & crack repair
  • Shower tray restoration
  • Basin & sink repairs
  • Granite worktop repair
  • uPVC door & frame restoration
  • Cabinet & furniture repair
  • Laminate & veneer restoration

Recent Bath Repairs in Horley

Real examples of restoration work completed by Bath Fixer across the Horley and South Surrey area

Post-War Enamel Bath — Vicarage Lane

Horley, RH6
The Challenge

A retired couple in a 1950s semi-detached on Vicarage Lane had been putting off addressing their pressed steel bath for years. The enamel along the base had thinned through decades of cleaning with abrasive powders, leaving a rough, grey surface that stained after every use. Three deep chips near the plug hole had begun to show orange rust spots, and the entire bath had a dull, lifeless appearance. A local bathroom fitter quoted £2,400 for removal, disposal, tiling repair, and a replacement bath with plumbing reconnection.

Our Solution

Bath Fixer Horley treated the corroded areas with a specialist rust inhibitor and rebuilt the damaged chip profiles using a high-strength filler. The full surface was mechanically keyed, thoroughly degreased, and primed with our two-stage bonding system. Two coats of colour-matched enamel were professionally sprayed and cured under infrared heat, followed by a complete polish and fresh perimeter sealant.

The Result

The bath was restored to a bright, smooth, uniform finish with no trace of the previous wear or corrosion. The couple saved over £1,900 compared to a full replacement and had their bathroom back in use the following day. A written guarantee was provided covering both materials and workmanship.

Rental Property Acrylic Bath — Regent's Gate

Horley, RH6
The Challenge

A landlord managing a buy-to-let property on the Regent's Gate development contacted Bath Fixer after a departing tenant left the acrylic bath with a deep impact crack near the centre, along with several surface scratches and a yellowed, stained area around the overflow. The property needed to be ready for a new tenant within ten days, and a full bath replacement would have overrun that deadline significantly.

Our Solution

We stabilised the crack with a structural bonding compound to prevent further propagation, then filled and feathered the damaged area flush with the original profile. The scratches were abraded smooth and the overflow staining was chemically treated. The full bath surface was then resurfaced with our colour-matched acrylic coating system and cured on site.

The Result

The bath looked indistinguishable from new. The landlord had the property ready for viewings five days ahead of the deadline and avoided the cost of a full replacement. The repair was completed in a single visit with a written guarantee, and the landlord has since used Bath Fixer for two further rental properties in the area.

What Our Horley Clients Say

Feedback from homeowners and landlords who have used Bath Fixer in the Horley area

Karen L.
Horley — 20/01/2025

"Contacted Bath Fixer about a badly chipped bath in our rental near Horley station. Ilia came out within a few days and did a superb job. The tenants are delighted — the finish looks factory-fresh and you would never know there had been damage. Would absolutely use them again."

Martin P.
Horley — 12/11/2024

"Alex repaired a cracked acrylic bath in our home off Victoria Road. He was professional, tidy, and the result is flawless — you genuinely cannot see where the damage was. He explained every step of the process and left the bathroom spotless. Excellent service from start to finish."

Julie H.
Charlwood — 05/08/2024

"We had an old enamel bath in our Charlwood cottage that was covered in rust spots and chips. Bath Fixer restored it beautifully — the surface is smooth, bright, and looks completely new. They were careful with our period bathroom and left everything immaculate. Fantastic workmanship."

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When You Need a Bath Repair in Horley

Common situations where Bath Fixer Horley can save you the cost and disruption of a full replacement

Preparing a Property for Sale

A worn or chipped bath can undermine an otherwise attractive bathroom during viewings. Bath Fixer Horley restore the surface to a like-new condition — improving the visual appeal of the room without the cost or timescale of a full bathroom refit. Estate agents across the Horley area regularly recommend our service to vendors.

Tenant Changeovers

Landlords with rental properties in Horley often face bath damage between tenancies — chips, cracks, staining, and general wear. Our rapid turnaround means the bathroom is ready for the incoming tenant without delaying the new letting. We regularly work with Horley letting agents to keep rental properties presentable.

Accidental Impact Damage

A dropped showerhead, a heavy bottle, a tile falling from the wall — sudden impact damage creates chips and cracks that worsen if left exposed to water. Bath Fixer Horley repair impact damage quickly, preventing moisture from reaching the substrate and causing rust or structural weakening.

Hard Water Staining & Limescale

The water supply across Horley and South Surrey is moderately hard, and over the years limescale and mineral deposits build up on bath surfaces — particularly around taps, overflows, and drain fittings. Our deep-cleaning and resurfacing process removes embedded staining and seals the surface against future build-up.

Colour Change Without Replacement

Many of Horley's 1960s and 1970s homes still have coloured bathroom suites — avocado green, soft pink, or champagne. If you want to modernise to white without replacing the bath, Bath Fixer can resurface the entire fixture in your chosen colour at a fraction of the replacement cost.

Correcting a Failed DIY Repair

Hardware store bath repair kits rarely deliver an acceptable finish. We frequently attend Horley properties where a well-intentioned DIY attempt has left a visible patch, uneven texture, or a coating that has already begun to peel. Bath Fixer strip back the failed repair and start fresh with professional-grade materials and technique.

Common Bath Problems in Horley

The most frequent issues Bath Fixer Horley encounter in local properties — and how we resolve them

Enamel Chips & Flaking

The pressed steel baths in Horley's post-war homes develop chips as the enamel becomes brittle with age. Impact from dropped items accelerates the damage. Left exposed, the bare metal beneath corrodes rapidly. Bath Fixer fill and resurface chipped areas with a colour-matched, bonded finish that prevents further deterioration.

Rust Spots & Corrosion

Once enamel is breached on a steel or cast iron bath, moisture reaches the metal and rust forms quickly. The orange staining spreads beneath the surrounding enamel, undermining it from below. Our process treats the corrosion chemically, rebuilds the damaged profile, and seals the area permanently against further moisture ingress.

Acrylic Cracks & Fractures

Acrylic baths in Horley's newer homes and renovated properties are susceptible to stress cracks — particularly along the base where weight is concentrated and around the edges where the bath meets the frame. Impact cracks from dropped objects are equally common. We stabilise, fill, and resurface acrylic damage with materials specifically formulated for the flexibility of the substrate.

Staining & Discolouration

Persistent brown, yellow, or grey marks around drains, overflows, and tap fittings are caused by mineral deposits, soap residue, and product build-up that penetrates the surface over years of use. Our deep-cleaning and refinishing process removes these stains permanently and restores a clean, bright appearance.

Surface Wear & Roughness

Decades of cleaning with abrasive products gradually erode the smooth enamel surface, leaving a rough, porous texture that traps dirt and resists cleaning. This is one of the most common problems in Horley's older housing stock. A full resurface restores the gloss and creates a non-porous surface that is easy to maintain.

Failed Previous Repairs

We regularly encounter baths in Horley where a previous DIY repair or a substandard professional job has left a raised patch, a mismatched colour, or a coating that is already lifting at the edges. Bath Fixer strip these failed repairs back to the original surface and carry out a proper restoration using our full bonding and curing process.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bath Repair Horley

Common questions answered by Bath Fixer Horley

Professional bath resurfacing through Bath Fixer Horley typically costs between forty and sixty-five per cent less than a full bath replacement. When you account for the plumbing disconnection, tile removal, waste disposal, and fitting labour that a replacement involves, the savings are considerable. Resurfacing preserves your existing bath — particularly valuable if it is an original cast iron or quality pressed steel fixture — and restores it to a like-new condition in a single visit.

Yes. Our technicians carry a comprehensive colour-matching system that replicates the precise shade of your current bath surface. This is particularly relevant in Horley where many properties still have original bathroom suites from the 1960s and 1970s in period colours like avocado, champagne, or whisper pink. Whether blending a chip repair into the surrounding finish or resurfacing an entire bath in a new colour, the result is seamless.

Absolutely. Bath Fixer Horley repair and resurface all bath materials — acrylic, pressed steel with enamel coating, cast iron, stone resin, and fibreglass. Acrylic baths are increasingly common in Horley's newer builds and renovated properties and are susceptible to impact cracks, scratches, and stress fractures. Our repair approach for acrylic differs from enamel work, and we adapt every job to the specific material and type of damage.

The bath is safe for light use within twenty-four hours and fully cured within forty-eight hours. A standard full resurfacing appointment takes between four and six hours on site, encompassing surface preparation, damage repair, dual bonding agent application, enamel spraying, infrared curing, and final polishing. We recommend avoiding abrasive cleaners during the first week to allow the new coating to reach maximum hardness.

Bath Fixer cover the whole of Horley and the surrounding South Surrey and North Sussex area. Our regular service territory includes Horley town centre, Smallfield, Salfords, Charlwood, Hookwood, Leigh, Newdigate, and Sidlow. We also attend properties in nearby towns including Crawley, Reigate, Redhill, Gatwick, Copthorne, and East Grinstead.

Every bath repair and resurfacing job completed by Bath Fixer Horley is backed by a written guarantee covering both materials and workmanship. Our dual bonding agent process — applying two separate primers with high-temperature curing between coats — creates a significantly stronger adhesion than single-primer methods. This two-stage system is the foundation of our durability and the reason we are confident in offering a guarantee on every job.

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Areas We Cover in & Around Horley

Bath Fixer provide professional bath repair and resurfacing across Horley and the surrounding South Surrey area

Horley Town Centre

The core of Horley around the High Street, Victoria Road, and Albert Road features a blend of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, and infill developments. Pressed steel baths with aged enamel and modern acrylic replacements are both common, and Bath Fixer handle repairs on every type.

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Reigate & Redhill

Reigate's period properties and Redhill's broader housing stock — from Victorian terraces to modern flats — generate consistent demand for bath repair. Cast iron restoration, enamel resurfacing, and acrylic crack repair are all regularly carried out across both towns.

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Crawley

Just across the Sussex border, Crawley's extensive post-war housing estates and newer neighbourhood developments produce a high volume of bath repair work. Acrylic baths in modern homes and worn enamel in the original New Town housing are equally common requests.

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Charlwood & Hookwood

The rural villages west of Horley feature a mix of period cottages, converted farm buildings, and more recent family homes. Original cast iron baths, pressed steel fixtures, and modern acrylic installations are all present, and our technicians are experienced with every type.

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Smallfield & Salfords

Smallfield to the east and Salfords to the north of Horley are residential villages with a mix of inter-war semis, 1960s estates, and scattered new builds. Bath repairs here frequently involve older enamel baths showing signs of wear and newer acrylic tubs with impact damage.

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Surrounding Areas

Bath Fixer operate across the wider South Surrey and North Sussex region. We regularly attend properties in surrounding towns that share similar housing stock and repair needs.

Professional Bath Repair Horley, Surrey

Bath Fixer Horley deliver the specialist bath repair and resurfacing service that South Surrey homeowners and landlords depend on. Whether you need a single chip repaired on an acrylic bath, a full enamel resurface on a seventy-year-old pressed steel tub, or a complete bathroom suite refinished in a new colour, our trained technicians produce a factory-quality result backed by a written guarantee.

Every repair uses our proprietary dual bonding system and infrared curing process — delivering the same professional-grade finish whether the job is a quick touch-up or a full restoration. We use only trade-grade materials, we protect your bathroom thoroughly, and we do not leave until the result meets our standards.

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