Hampshire · England
Bath Repair for Holbury homes
Fixed-price bath repair in Holbury and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair in Holbury without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. Common call-outs are for deep scratches in acrylic and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, across pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Holbury (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Holbury
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, 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.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Holbury. Prices don’t change with location.
Towns and villages near Holbury
Also in Holbury
Holbury and the surrounding area
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 73 miles away.
Every address in SO45 is covered. Whether you live on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Holbury
We visit homes around Cadland Primary School, The New Forest Academy and The Good Shepherd. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Common problems we fix in Holbury
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Landlord and trade work in Holbury
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Holbury
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Holbury. The price comes down to:
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Most customers in Holbury get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
