Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Oakley, Hampshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Oakley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Oakley
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s rust spots around the plughole and damage beneath the taps, we can help, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Oakley (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Oakley and the surrounding area
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Oakley to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for London, about 50 miles away.
We work across RG23. Local streets include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close. Nearby, we also work in Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Oakley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barley Mow pub, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and St John's. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Oakley
Also in Oakley
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Common problems we fix in Oakley
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
FAQs for Oakley
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
