Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Horndean, Hampshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Horndean, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
For a price in Horndean, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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How we handle bath repair in Horndean
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are snagging damage from a refit and holes from dropped items.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Horndean (PO8, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. From the centre of Horndean to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Horndean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Horndean to London (57 miles away).
We cover every part of the PO8 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm. Main roads around Horndean include the A3 and A3(M), so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Horndean
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Red Lion Inn, Saint Wilfrid's and Horndean Infant School and the streets around them. The closest station to Horndean is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horndean
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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Horndean questions
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does bath repair cost in Horndean?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
What affects the price in Horndean
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
