Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Horton Heath, Hampshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Horton Heath and across Hampshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair at your home in Horton Heath
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We’re often asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and rusty patches near the plughole, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horton Heath
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Horton Heath
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover the entire of Hampshire?
We work UK-wide, so Horton Heath is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Horton Heath, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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 is 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Horton Heath and nearby
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Horton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of SO50. Streets in the area include The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens, all of which we cover. We also travel to Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Near you in Horton Heath
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of the Holy Cross, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College, among other places. Also close by are Fair Oak Infant School (0.5 miles north) and The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
When to call us in Horton Heath
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
