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Bath Repair in Yarmouth

Damaged bath in Yarmouth? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Holes from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Yarmouth

Bath repair at your home in Yarmouth

We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We’re often asked to fix chips along the edge of the bath and holes from dropped items, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.

In a village like Yarmouth, some baths have been in for many years. A sound older bath is well worth repairing.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Area
Yarmouth (PO41)
Region
Isle of Wight
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Yarmouth: what to know about bath repair

If you live in one of the older homes near a church such as St. James' Church, an original cast iron or steel bath is worth keeping, and bath repair gives it years more use.

Yarmouth is about 4 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages.

Visits for bath repair in PO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover homes on High Street, Station Road and Alma Place and the roads around them. You will find Yarmouth on the A3054, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Bouldnor (1 mile east), Cranmore (2 miles east), Hamstead (3 miles east), Shalfleet (3 miles east) and East End (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (15 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Near you in Yarmouth

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bugle Hotel, among other places. Yarmouth’s nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Yarmouth Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.

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Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

Repairing versus replacing in Yarmouth

Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Older homes around Yarmouth may have sizes and fittings that new pieces do not match. A repair keeps the original.

Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs 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 photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • No need to remove anything
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Read our Prices page And Bath cost comparison.

What we cannot put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

The process

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours. Somewhere like Yarmouth needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives or where to park. Everything for the bath repair comes with us in one trip.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What the surface is made of

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’ll get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

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

  • A photo taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Yarmouth questions

I let a flat near Lymington Pier station. Can you help between tenants?

Yes, rental work is a big part of what we do, and a repair between tenants is typically quicker than replacing.

Can you restore the original baths in an older house in Yarmouth?

In most cases: period pieces can be hard to match if replaced. We will give you an honest view from photos.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Yarmouth.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

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

Do you cover Yarmouth?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Yarmouth and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Signs you need bath repair in Yarmouth

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 the acrylic gives way.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • Chips under the taps
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Landlords with property near Lymington Pier station (about 3.9 miles north) use us between tenancies, so baths are repaired rather than replaced.

Before you book anyone

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site

How to compare quotes

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