Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in St Ives, Hampshire
Bath repair in and around St Ives: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
How we handle bath repair in St Ives
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in St Ives and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- St Ives (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why book with us
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common questions in St Ives
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your BH24 postcode.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for St Ives. What changes the price is:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Landlord and trade work in St Ives
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Common problems we fix in St Ives
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
About St Ives
St Ives is about 3 miles south-east of Verwood, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of BH24 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close. We also cover the places around St Ives: Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west), Matchams (1 mile south) and Woolsbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in St Ives
Around St Ives, we work in homes near Avon Heath Country Park, St Ives Primary & Nursery School and All Saints and the streets around them. You’ll also find Ringwood Waldorf School (0.9 miles north-east) and Ringwood School (2 miles north-east). Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
