Hampshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Lower Pennington, Hampshire

Bath repair for Lower Pennington, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Lower Pennington

When to call us in Lower Pennington

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • A cracked acrylic bath

Before you book anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • When it can be used again
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

How we handle bath repair in Lower Pennington

Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the rim or sides and rusty patches near the plughole.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.

Where
Lower Pennington (SO41)
County
Hampshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Repair or replace: which is better?

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. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why us?

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

How it works

You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Get a free quote

Advice

Honest limits

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material

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.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any details about the material
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

For a price in Lower Pennington, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

How to look after the repair

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

Lower Pennington questions

Do you come to Lower Pennington?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Lower Pennington. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Lower Pennington. Prices don’t change with location.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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.

About Lower Pennington

Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Jobs in Lower Pennington are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Lower Pennington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.

All of SO41 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).

Near you in Lower Pennington

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Priestlands School, Chequers Inn and Church of All Saints, among other places. The closest station to Lower Pennington is Lymington Pier station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Lower Pennington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.

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