Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Parkhurst, Isle of Wight
Bath repair for Parkhurst, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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About our bath repair in Parkhurst
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are often asked to fix rust by the waste and overflow and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Parkhurst
Also in Parkhurst
About Parkhurst
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Whether you’re in the middle of Parkhurst or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Parkhurst is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 75 miles away.
Every address in PO30 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Parkhurst
We visit homes around Hunnyhill Primary School, Medina College and Seaclose Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south). Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Parkhurst
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Parkhurst. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Parkhurst, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Parkhurst
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What we are called out for in Parkhurst
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
Parkhurst: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you cover Parkhurst?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Parkhurst and the rest of Isle of Wight. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Parkhurst
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
