Hampshire · England
Bath Repair in East Harting
Problem with your bath in East Harting? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair in East Harting, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are holes from dropped items and rust by the waste and overflow.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- East Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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Common questions in East Harting
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Do you come to East Harting?
We do. Repair technicians travel to East Harting from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you cover the entire of Hampshire?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
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 typically the cheaper route.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. 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 choose Surface Doctor in East Harting
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in East Harting
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
What affects the price in East Harting
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including East Harting. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for East Harting. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
There is 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 will reply with a fixed price.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
East Harting and nearby
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We travel to homes and businesses in East Harting, so there is no workshop to go to. East Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from East Harting to London (49 miles away).
We cover every part of the GU31 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Near you in East Harting
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, The Ship Inn and Harting CofE Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
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