Hampshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Toothill, Hampshire

Damaged bath in Toothill? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Toothill

What affects the price in Toothill

Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

For a price in Toothill, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Bath repair at your home in Toothill

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the day after. Common call-outs are for damage beneath the taps and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Toothill (SO51)
Region
Hampshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

Questions from Toothill

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

How much does bath repair cost in Toothill?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

What happens after I send pictures?

We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.

Is a bath repair durable?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

When a repair is not the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding

Keeping it looking good

To keep it looking its best:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. 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.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Toothill

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Toothill use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

For anyone letting property in or around Toothill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Where we work around Toothill

Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Toothill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 70 miles away.

Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. If you’re just outside Toothill, we cover Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).

Near you in Toothill

In Toothill, that means homes near The Mountbatten School and Church of St John and the streets around them. The closest station to Toothill is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.

Map of Toothill © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we’re called out for in Toothill

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Chips under the taps
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic

Questions to ask before booking

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How long it needs to cure

How to compare quotes

Repairing versus replacing in Toothill

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Toothill customers choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • A fixed quote before you book

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

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.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

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