Southampton · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Bath repair for Chilworth Old Village, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
About our bath repair in Chilworth Old Village
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and a kit repair that didn’t last.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chilworth Old Village
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
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 it pays to deal with it early.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Chilworth Old Village: your questions answered
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Do you need bath repair in Chilworth Old Village?
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 steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
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How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Most customers in Chilworth Old Village get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We visit customers in Chilworth Old Village and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 68 miles away.
All of SO16 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Chilworth Old Village
Around Chilworth Old Village, we work in homes near Church of St Denys, North Baddesley Junior School and Cantell School, among other places. Chilworth Old Village’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
