Isle of Wight · England
Bath Repair for Shide homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Shide and across Isle of Wight. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Bath repair at your home in Shide
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. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are impact holes in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Shide. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- 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 mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Shide and nearby
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in Isle of Wight. We visit clients in Shide, so nothing has to leave your home. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 76 miles away.
Jobs in PO30 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Shide include the A3020, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Shide
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Nine Acres Primary School, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus. You will also find Church of St. John the Baptist (under half a mile north-west), The Cranbourne Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west). Further afield, we also cover the area around St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
When to call us in Shide
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
FAQs for Shide
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What else we do in Shide
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shide
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shide use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
