Hampshire · England
Bath Repair in Hensting
Local bath repair for Hensting: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Hensting
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. We are frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Hensting (SO50)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- 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. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Common problems we fix in Hensting
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Most clients in Hensting get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repairing versus replacing in Hensting
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Hensting customers choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- One price list for the entire UK
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Other services in Hensting
Our work in Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 62 miles away.
Jobs in SO50 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hensting, we cover Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Around Hensting
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of the Holy Trinity and Ship Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Hensting is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hensting includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
FAQs for Hensting
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you come to Hensting?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Hensting. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
