Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Bath repair in Fair Oak without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Fair Oak
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and holes from dropped items, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Location
- Fair Oak (SO50)
- County
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Fair Oak
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
Fair Oak questions
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Fair Oak.
Fair Oak and the surrounding area
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, 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. Our repair technicians cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Every address in SO50 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
Around Fair Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wyvern Technology College, The Old George Public House and Saint Thomas, among other places. You’ll also find Wyvern Technology College (within half a mile south) and Fair Oak Junior School (within half a mile south). The closest station to Fair Oak is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Fair Oak includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Fair Oak customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Have new chips seen to early
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
