Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Durley Street, Hampshire
Local bath repair for Durley Street: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rusty patches near the plughole
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Durley Street
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
How we handle bath repair in Durley Street
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Durley Street and across Hampshire.
- Location
- Durley Street (SO32)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Durley Street
What else we do in Durley Street
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
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 pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your SO32 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Durley Street
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
For a price in Durley Street, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Covering Durley Street
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Durley Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Durley Street to London (62 miles away).
All of SO32 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Scivier's Lane and Manor Road. We also cover the places around Durley Street: Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Durley Street
Around Durley Street, we work in homes near Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Durley Street includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Do you need bath repair in Durley Street?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in Durley Street contact us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Durley Street questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Hampshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
