Hampshire · England
Bath and surface repairs in SO42
We travel to every part of the SO42 postcode district, which takes in Brockenhurst, East Boldre and Beaulieu. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within SO42
- Brockenhurst
- East Boldre
- Beaulieu
- Balmerlawn
- Setley
- Bailey's Hard
- Furzey Lodge
- South Weirs
- The Hummicks
- Thorns Beach
What we do in SO42
- uPVC window & door repair
- Tile repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Districts next door
Elsewhere in Hampshire
All places in Hampshire
Every area we cover
About bath repair in SO42
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We’re often asked to fix cracks in an acrylic bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Pricing in SO42
Prices start from £95. 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 photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why clients in SO42 choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Local landmarks in Brockenhurst
In Brockenhurst, that means homes near Church of St Saviour, Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School and Morant Arms, among other places. Brockenhurst has its own railway station: Brockenhurst station. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
Repair or replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What affects the price in SO42
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Signs you need bath repair
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Questions from SO42
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Are there extra charges for SO42?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you work in SO42?
We do. Technicians travel to SO42 from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Hampshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
