Hampshire · England
Bath Repair in Peel Common
Local bath repair for Peel Common: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
About Peel Common
Peel Common is about 2 miles south of Fareham, in Hampshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Peel Common to London (about 67 miles away).
We cover every part of the PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Woodcote Lane and Newgate Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Crofton (1 mile west), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Elson (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Peel Common
In Peel Common, that means homes near Peel Common Mission Church, Baycroft School and Peel Common Junior School. Peel Common’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (2.1 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Peel Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
About our bath repair in Peel Common
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or sides and a chip where the taps sit.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Peel Common and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Peel Common (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Don’t 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.
When to call us in Peel Common
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
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 normally the cheaper route.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What affects the price in Peel Common
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Repair or replace in Peel Common?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Peel Common
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Towns and villages near Peel Common
What else we do in Peel Common
Common questions in Peel Common
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
For a price in Peel Common, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
