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Bath and surface repairs in SO17
We travel to every part of the SO17 postcode district, which takes in Portswood, Highfield and St Denys. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in SO17
- Portswood
- Highfield
- St Denys
- Shirley
- Regents Park
- Midanbury
- Bitterne Park
- Freemantle
- Inner Avenue
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Mansbridge
- Bassett
- Bitterne Manor
What we do in SO17
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Tile repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Worktop repair
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Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in SO17
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the next day. We’re often asked to fix chips caused by builders and rust spots around the plughole, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Cost
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Around Portswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Denys Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. Also close by are South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east), Highfield Church (within half a mile north) and Southampton Common (0.8 miles west). Portswood has its own railway station: St Denys station. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Portswood include Netley Common.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What we’re called out for in SO17
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Holes from dropped items
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Questions from SO17
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you come to SO17?
We do. We send a technician to SO17 for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
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