Hampshire · England
Bath Repair for Shalden homes
Damaged bath in Shalden? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
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.
Bath repair at your home in Shalden
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s chips under the taps and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can usually put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Shalden (GU34)
- County
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Shalden
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Shalden. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shalden
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How it works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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What your bath is made of matters
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 relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What else we do in Shalden
FAQs for Shalden
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you quote from pictures?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you work in Shalden?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Shalden. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shalden
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Our work in Shalden
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the GU34 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Shalden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 45 miles away.
Our visits in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shalden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and HSDC Alton and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
When to call us in Shalden
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
