Hampshire · England
Bath Repair for Andover Down homes
Damaged bath in Andover Down? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Andover Down
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: 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. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can typically put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Andover Down (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Hampshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Your questions about bath repair in Andover Down
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
How much does bath repair cost in Andover Down?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
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How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Andover Down
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Everything repaired in place
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Andover Down
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Andover Down. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Covering Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Clients in Andover Down get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Andover Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Andover Down to London (about 61 miles away).
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. From London Road and The Middleway or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Andover Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy, Winton Community Academy and Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
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