Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gurnard, Isle of Wight
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gurnard. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Gurnard without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Isle of Wight.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Most customers in Gurnard get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
Your questions about bath repair in Gurnard
Do you come to Gurnard?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Gurnard and the rest of Isle of Wight. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Gurnard. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your PO31 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repairing versus replacing in Gurnard
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gurnard
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Gurnard and the surrounding area
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in Isle of Wight. Whether you’re in the middle of Gurnard or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 125 towns and villages across Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is London, about 74 miles away.
All of PO31 is covered. You will find streets such as Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Gurnard include Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Gurnard
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gurnard Primary School, Cowes Enterprise College and All Saints' Church. Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Gurnard includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Towns and villages near Gurnard
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