Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Steep, Hampshire
Damaged bath in Steep? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Steep
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair at your home in Steep
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. If you are dealing with rust spots around the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can usually put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Steep (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Steep
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Questions from Steep
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Steep included. Travel is included in the price.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Steep?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you quote from pictures?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
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What affects the price in Steep
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Steep. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Steep
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Covering Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We visit clients in Steep and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 49 miles away.
Our visits in GU32 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Church Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Steep include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Around Steep
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Churcher's College, The Cricketers Inn and Church of All Saints. Nearby too are The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south) and Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (under half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
