England
Bath Repair in Portsmouth
Covering 19 places across Portsmouth for bath repair, repaired in place, with a fixed quote from your photos and a one-year guarantee.
Towns we cover in Portsmouth
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us photos for a free, fixed quote.
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What else we do in Portsmouth
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Sink & basin repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Tile repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
Postcodes in Portsmouth
About bath repair in Portsmouth
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We are often asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and chips under the taps, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
What it costs in Portsmouth
Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Near you in Portsmouth
Our clients here include homes close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. You will also find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). Portsmouth’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Portsmouth and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Common problems we fix in Portsmouth
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Repairing versus replacing
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
FAQs for Portsmouth
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Portsmouth.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
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