Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hythe, Hampshire
Local bath repair for Hythe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Hythe without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the day after. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and damage beneath the taps, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Hythe (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Signs you need bath repair in Hythe
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the room is protected while they work
- How to care for the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Hythe questions
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you come to Hythe?
We do. We send a technician to Hythe for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Hythe?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SO45 postcode.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Hythe. The price comes down to:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Hythe
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hythe
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We visit homes and businesses in Hythe and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Hythe to London (72 miles away).
We cover every part of SO45. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hythe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Waterside Primary School, Noadswood School and Church of St John, among other places. You will also find Testwood School (1.3 miles west) and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Landlord and trade work in Hythe
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What else we do in Hythe
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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 usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
