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Bath Repair in Chartwell Green

Problem with your bath in Chartwell Green? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Chartwell Green homes

Repairing versus replacing in Chartwell Green

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Bath repair in Chartwell Green, done in place

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. Whether it’s chips on the rim or sides and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Location
Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
County
Southampton
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

FAQs for Chartwell Green

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.

Do you hold any accreditations?

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

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Which areas do you work in?

The whole UK, including all of Southampton. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Do you come to Chartwell Green?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Chartwell Green. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Common problems we fix in Chartwell Green

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Get a quote

If you’re in Chartwell Green and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Any details about the material
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

About Chartwell Green

Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Jobs in Chartwell Green are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Chartwell Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 67 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: SO18 and SO30. You’ll find streets such as Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road. Nearby, we also work in Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Chartwell Green is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.

Near you in Chartwell Green

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gregg School, Itchen Valley Country Park and Church of St James, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west) and Townhill Infant School (within half a mile west). Chartwell Green’s nearest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.

Map of Chartwell Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.

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.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.

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 early repairs matter.

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chartwell Green use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple:

  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

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