Hampshire · England
Bath and surface repairs in PO17
Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across PO17, from Wickham, Knowle and Southwick. Free, fixed quotes from your photos and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in PO17
- Wickham
- Knowle
- Southwick
- Newtown
- North Boarhunt
- Wickham Common
- Hundred Acres
- Kingsmead
- Boarhunt
- Crockerhill
- Mislingford
- North Fareham
- Tapnage
- Welborne
- Woodend
- Portchester
- Wallington
- Soberton Heath
- Funtley
Our services across PO17
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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How bath repair works in PO17
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage beneath the taps, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Cost
Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Around Wickham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Nicholas, Wickham Church of England Primary School and The Old House Hotel. Wickham’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Signs you need bath repair
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
PO17: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, 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.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover PO17?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to PO17 from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
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