Isle of Wight · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Princelett, Isle of Wight
Bath repair across Princelett and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair at your home in Princelett
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. If you are dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Princelett (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Princelett
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Do you need bath repair in Princelett?
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How soon you can use it again
About Princelett
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Princelett is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight we cover. Our jobs stretch from Princelett to London (about 76 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: PO36. If you’re just outside Princelett, we cover Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Princelett
Our customers here include homes close to Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Open spaces near Princelett include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What affects the price in Princelett
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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What else we do in Princelett
Princelett: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, depending on the repair.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
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.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
