Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lake, Isle of Wight
Fixed-price bath repair in Lake and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Lake, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our bath repair in Lake
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips under the taps, we can normally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Lake
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lake use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What affects the price in Lake
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Lake customers choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Lake
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
Lake: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
More services for Lake
Covering Lake
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in Isle of Wight. From the centre of Lake to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Lake is one of 125 towns and villages in Isle of Wight we cover. Our jobs stretch from Lake to London (75 miles away).
We cover every part of the PO36 and PO37 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road. Lake sits on or near the A3055, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Lake
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Broadlea Primary School, The Old Comical pub and Church of The Good Shepherd. Also close by are The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east) and Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north). There is a railway station in Lake itself: Lake station. Further afield, we also cover the area around National Poo Museum (less than half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
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