Southampton · England
Bath Repair for Swaythling homes
Problem with your bath in Swaythling? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
About our bath repair in Swaythling
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are cracks in an acrylic bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swaythling use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Common questions in Swaythling
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.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you cover the whole of Southampton?
We cover the whole UK, including Swaythling and the rest of Southampton. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
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 photos.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you come to Swaythling?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Swaythling and the rest of Southampton. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Towns and villages near Swaythling
Also in Swaythling
Swaythling and nearby
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Swaythling to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 68 miles away.
Our visits in SO16, SO18 and SO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Near you in Swaythling
We visit homes around Mansbridge Primary School, St. Mary's Church and Riverside Park. You will also find Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north), Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north) and The Fleming Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Swaythling itself: Swaythling station. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Swaythling. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Swaythling customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in Swaythling
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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