Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Charlton, Hampshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Charlton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Impact holes in acrylic
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Charlton use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Bath repair in Charlton, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you are dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can normally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Charlton (SP10)
- County
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
Most customers in Charlton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What else we do in Charlton
Materials and what they mean for 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 is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Do you need bath repair in Charlton?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Have new chips seen to early
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Questions from Charlton
Do you come to Charlton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Charlton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
What areas do you cover?
All of Hampshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
Where we work around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Charlton and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Charlton to London (64 miles away).
Every address in SP10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way. If you’re just outside Charlton, we cover Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Charlton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Portway Infant School, Harrow Way Community School and St Thomas. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace in Charlton?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise 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 Charlton
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
