Portsmouth · England
Bath Repair for Fratton homes
Bath repair in Fratton without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Fratton. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
How we handle bath repair in Fratton
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are often asked to fix scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage beneath the taps, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairing versus replacing in Fratton
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 choose Surface Doctor in Fratton
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Fratton and nearby
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Customers in Fratton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Fratton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Here we cover the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Fratton is on the A288, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Fratton, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Fratton
We visit homes around Alexandra Park, Penhale Infant School & Nursery and St Mary's Church, among other places. You will also find The Electric Arms (within half a mile west), St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west) and The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Also in Fratton
FAQs for Fratton
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fratton as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Fratton, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
