Portsmouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Drayton, Portsmouth
Damaged bath in Drayton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair at your home in Drayton
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are rusty patches near the plughole and a chip where the taps sit.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
How the visit works
On the day, 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 tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Drayton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What else we do in Drayton
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Repairing versus replacing in Drayton
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Drayton and the surrounding area
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Jobs in Drayton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 61 miles away.
Every address in PO6 is covered. From Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Drayton
Around Drayton, we work in homes near New Inn, Solent Junior School and Drayton Methodist Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Springfield School (under half a mile south-west) and Springfield School (within half a mile south-west). Drayton’s nearest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Questions from Drayton
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How much does bath repair cost in Drayton?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
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