Isle of Wight · England
Bath and surface repairs in PO38
We travel to every part of the PO38 postcode district, including Ventnor, Niton and Wroxall. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Towns and villages in PO38
- Ventnor
- Niton
- Wroxall
- Godshill
- Whitwell
- St Lawrence
- Rookley
- Chale
- Bonchurch
- Chale Green
- Steephill
- Pyle
- Sandford
- Whiteley Bank
- Rookley Green
- Southford
- Puckaster
- Atherfield Green
- Little Atherfield
- Nettlecombe
- Blackgang
- Bierley
What we do in PO38
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- uPVC window & door repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Bath chip & crack repair
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in PO38
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit.
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
What you’ll pay
Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Getting a price
If you are in PO38 and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Landmarks near Ventnor
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Catherine's Church, St Catherine's School and The Blenheim pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west) and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west). The closest station to Ventnor is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
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. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Repairing versus replacing
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is.
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Questions from PO38
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
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