Southampton · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Harefield, Southampton
Damaged bath in Harefield? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our bath repair in Harefield
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips along the edge of the bath and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Harefield and the surrounding area
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO18 area, we come to you. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 67 miles away.
Jobs in SO18, SO19 and SO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Harefield is on the A334, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Harefield, we cover Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Harefield is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.
Near you in Harefield
Around Harefield, we work in homes near The Red Lion pub, Woodlands Community College and Harefield Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Church of St James (under half a mile north-east), Itchen Valley Country Park (1.7 miles north) and The Gregg School (1.1 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Bitterne station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Questions from Harefield
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairing versus replacing in Harefield
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Harefield customers choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Harefield
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
