Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swanwick, Hampshire
Local bath repair for Swanwick: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Swanwick without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Typical jobs include a kit repair that didn’t last and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, across roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
About Swanwick
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Across the SO31 area, a technician comes to you. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 67 miles away.
Every address in SO31 and PO15 is within our area. That includes homes on Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Swanwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Brookfield Community School and Language College, The Old Ship Inn and Church of St Paul and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
Swanwick questions
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you come to Swanwick?
We do. Technicians travel to Swanwick from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Nearby places to Swanwick
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repair or replace in Swanwick?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It typically takes two to three hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What we’re called out for in Swanwick
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Swanwick. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Landlord and trade work in Swanwick
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swanwick use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
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