Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Eastleigh, Hampshire
Damaged bath in Eastleigh? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Eastleigh
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath repair in Eastleigh
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. 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 rusty patches near the plughole and impact holes in acrylic, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Eastleigh as everywhere else we work.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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FAQs for Eastleigh
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Eastleigh
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Eastleigh use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What affects the price in Eastleigh
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Eastleigh. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Eastleigh and nearby
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Eastleigh to London (about 65 miles away).
Jobs in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square and the roads around them. With the A335 and B3033 close by, Eastleigh is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Eastleigh
We visit homes around Quilley School of Engineering, Lakeside Country Park and Church of the Resurrection. Nearby too are The Wagon Works pub (less than half a mile north-west) and Norwood Primary School (0.5 miles west). There’s a railway station in Eastleigh itself: Eastleigh station. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
When to call us in Eastleigh
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
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