Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kitwood, Hampshire
Problem with your bath in Kitwood? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair at your home in Kitwood
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are a chipped rim or side and chips caused by builders.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Kitwood (SO24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Kitwood
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kitwood
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Kitwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kitwood to London (50 miles away).
All of SO24 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Near you in Kitwood
In Kitwood, that means homes near Four Marks Church of England Primary School and Church of the Good Shepherd and the streets around them. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Towns and villages near Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your SO24 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
The process
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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When to call us in Kitwood
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 until it cracks.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Chips under the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Kitwood
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
