Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Nettlecombe, Isle of Wight
Bath repair across Nettlecombe and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How we handle bath repair in Nettlecombe
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Typical jobs include a chip where the taps sit and a hole punched through by something heavy, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Nettlecombe
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Other services in Nettlecombe
Landlord and trade work in Nettlecombe
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PO38 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Where we work around Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Whether you are in the middle of Nettlecombe or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 125 places in Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Nettlecombe to London (80 miles away).
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area. We also cover the places around Nettlecombe: Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
What’s near Nettlecombe
We visit homes around Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church, The Island Free School and The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nettlecombe is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Nettlecombe. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
Signs you need bath repair in Nettlecombe
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nettlecombe
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
