Hampshire · England
Bath Repair in Medstead
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Medstead, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Medstead without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Medstead (GU34)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Medstead
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Medstead
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- 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.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Medstead: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Do you cover Medstead?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Medstead. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Medstead and the surrounding area
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we come to you. Medstead is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Medstead to London (about 49 miles away).
Our visits in GU34 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Medstead include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Medstead
In Medstead, that means homes near Church of the Good Shepherd and Medstead Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Medstead is Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Medstead include Red Hill.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What we’re called out for in Medstead
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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Medstead use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
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How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
What affects the price in Medstead
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
