Hampshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Ossemsley, Hampshire

Damaged bath in Ossemsley? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Ossemsley

Bath repair at your home in Ossemsley

We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Typical jobs include an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips on the rim or sides, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Ossemsley (BH25)
Area hub
Hampshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

When to call us in Ossemsley

Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

Before booking anyone

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Ossemsley

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Will I be able to see the repair?

We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

Landlord and trade work in Ossemsley

Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.

For anyone letting property in or around Ossemsley, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Looking after it afterwards

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth

Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

If you’re in Ossemsley and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Access to the area
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material

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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Should you replace it?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Ossemsley clients choose us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Where we work around Ossemsley

Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ossemsley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.

All of BH25 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Ossemsley, we cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).

Around Ossemsley

Around Ossemsley, we work in homes near The Rising Sun pub, The Arnewood School and St John and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.

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