Portsmouth · England
Bath Repair in Hilsea
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hilsea and across Portsmouth. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Hilsea without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Common call-outs are for an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and damage beneath the taps, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hilsea as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Hilsea, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Hilsea
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips caused by builders
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hilsea as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Should you replace it?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Other services in Hilsea
FAQs for Hilsea
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Our work in Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO2 area, a technician comes to you. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work. We work right across the region, from Hilsea to London (63 miles away).
Jobs in PO2, PO3 and PO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hilsea
Around Hilsea, we work in homes near Coach and Horses pub, St Francis' Church and Gatcombe Park Primary School. Also close by are Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east), Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park (0.6 miles south-west). Hilsea’s nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
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