Hampshire · England
Bath Repair for Fareham homes
Bath repair in and around Fareham: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Fareham without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are damage beneath the taps and holes from dropped items.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
About Fareham
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the PO16 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Fareham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 65 miles away.
We cover every part of the PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 postcode area. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, all of which we cover. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Fareham include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Fareham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fareham Academy, Wykeham House School and The Lord Arthur Lee pub, among other places. Nearby too are St John The Evangelist (less than half a mile south-east) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Fareham itself: Fareham station. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
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Landlord and trade work in Fareham
If you manage property in Fareham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Common questions in Fareham
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
What we’re called out for in Fareham
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Fareham
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally 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.
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