Portsmouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kingston, Portsmouth
Bath repair across Kingston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Landlord and trade work in Kingston
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kingston as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
How we handle bath repair in Kingston
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a cracked acrylic bath and snagging damage from a refit.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Portsmouth.
- Area
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Kingston questions
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What we are called out for in Kingston
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Other services in Kingston
Kingston and the surrounding area
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO1 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingston to London (about 64 miles away).
Here we cover the PO1, PO3 and PO4 postcode area. Whether you live on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Kingston sits on or near the A288, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Kingston, we cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kingston
We visit homes around Alexandra Park, Graham Arms and Langstone Infant School. Nearby too are Miltoncross Academy (under half a mile south-east), Church of St Cuthbert (within half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west). Kingston’s nearest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
