Hampshire · England
Bath Repair in Carter's Clay
Damaged bath in Carter's Clay? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A cracked acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Carter's Clay
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a chip where the taps sit and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 frequently lifts.
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Repairing versus replacing in Carter's Clay
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. 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 will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Carter's Clay
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Questions from Carter's Clay
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Hampshire.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Where we work around Carter's Clay
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO51 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 72 miles away.
We work across SO51 and the streets around it. From The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Carter's Clay include Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Carter's Clay
Our clients here include homes close to Kings Arms Public House and Awbridge Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Carter's Clay is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
For a price in Carter's Clay, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What we’re called out for in Carter's Clay
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
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.
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Carter's Clay use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
