Portsmouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Southsea, Portsmouth
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Southsea and across Portsmouth. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair at your home in Southsea
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. If you’re dealing with impact holes in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, we can help, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Southsea
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the whole bath
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Southsea and nearby
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Southsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We work right across the region, from Southsea to London (65 miles away).
Our visits in PO5, PO4 and PO1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Near you in Southsea
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Edmund's Catholic School, Mayville High School and St Margaret of Scotland. You will also find Craneswater Junior School (within half a mile north-west) and The Festing pub (under half a mile north). Southsea’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there is Milton Locks.
Places near Southsea
Also in Southsea
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Signs you need bath repair in Southsea
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southsea
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PO5 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common questions in Southsea
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Portsmouth.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover Southsea?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Southsea and the rest of Portsmouth. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
