Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ashton, Hampshire
Local bath repair for Ashton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Ashton
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 sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ashton and across Hampshire.
- Location
- Ashton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashton
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
What we’re called out for in Ashton
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Your questions about bath repair in Ashton
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
How much does bath repair cost in Ashton?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What affects the price in Ashton
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse it down after each bath
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Repair or replace in Ashton?
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 takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Ashton and nearby
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO32 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Ashton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Ashton to London (61 miles away).
We work across SO32. Close by, we cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter, Swanmore College of Technology and Bishops Waltham Infant School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
