Hampshire · England

Bath Repair in Bar End

Damaged bath in Bar End? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Bar End?

The process

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Bath repair in Bar End, done in place

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the next day. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Where
Bar End (SO23, SO21)
Area hub
Hampshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Our work in Bar End

Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of Bar End or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Bar End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 61 miles away.

We work across the SO23 and SO21 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road. Main roads around Bar End include the A31, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Bar End include Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).

Near you in Bar End

Our clients here include homes close to Peter Symonds College, All Saints and Heart in Hand pub. You’ll also find St. Cross Park (0.9 miles south-west), Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and All Saints Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.

Map of Bar End © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

Repair or replace in Bar End?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Signs you need bath repair in Bar End

Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • A hole punched through by something heavy

Comparing quotes

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your SO23 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

FAQs for Bar End

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

What happens after I send pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

Do you cover the entire of Hampshire?

Everywhere in the UK, Bar End included. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

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