Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Forton, Hampshire
Problem with your bath in Forton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Forton
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and holes from dropped items.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Forton and nearby
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, a technician comes to you. Forton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 66 miles away.
Jobs in PO12 and PO13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Close by, we cover Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Forton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Vincent College, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Brune Park Community School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Trafalgar pub (within half a mile south-east) and St John the Evangelist (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Forton: your questions answered
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Forton?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Hampshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Forton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Repair or replace in Forton?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Forton clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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What else we do in Forton
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after 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.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
What we’re called out for in Forton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
