Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Afton, Isle of Wight
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Afton. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
When to call us in Afton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Bath repair in Afton, done in place
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Afton
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Afton as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Towns and villages near Afton
What else we do in Afton
Afton and nearby
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in Isle of Wight. From the centre of Afton to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Afton is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the PO40 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Afton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, All Saints Church of England Primary School and St. Agnes' Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Your questions about bath repair in Afton
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
