A snapped surfboard before repair in the Whitburn Studio workshop.

Surfboard, SUP and composite repairs in Hampshire.

James repairs dings, cracks, fin boxes, delamination, snapped boards and other composite damage at Whitburn Studio in South East England. See starting prices for common repairs, then send James the details and a few clear photos for assessment.

Keep it in the water.

Repairs from across the UK are handled by James in the same workshop as Whitburn's custom surfboards. The aim is straightforward: understand the damage, make the equipment structurally sound and watertight, then finish the repair as neatly as the damage allows.

Whitburn Studio repairs surfboards, SUPs, windsurf boards, kayaks, foils and other composite equipment. If you are unsure whether a damaged surfboard is worth repairing, read James's guide to repairing or replacing a damaged surfboard, or send a few photos and he can assess it before you bring it in.

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Surfboards

PU, EPS and epoxy boards, including dings, cracks, rail damage, fin boxes, delamination and larger structural repairs.

Not sure whether a mark needs attention? Check whether your surfboard ding needs repairing.

SUPs

Composite paddleboards and selected inflatable SUP repairs, including damaged fittings and common board damage.

Windsurfs, kayaks, foils

Composite damage to windsurf boards, kayaks, foils and similar watersports equipment can usually be assessed from photos.

Finishing and colour matching

Repairs are finished as neatly as the damage and original construction allow. Colour matching is available where the appearance of the repair matters.

Bringing in a surfboard? Please remove all wax before dropping it off. Wax contaminates workshop stands and boards in production, so boards that arrive waxed will be dewaxed before work starts for an additional £20.

Find your repair type.

Not sure what you are looking at? James's workshop guides explain surfboard fin box damage, delamination, buckled surfboards and snapped surfboards.

Small ding

Small punctures, chips and cracks that need sealing properly.

From £40

A medium rail crack on a surfboard shown beside a coin for scale.

Medium ding

Deeper dings or rail cracks that need glass and finish work.

From £60

A large rail ding on a white surfboard before repair.

Large ding

Larger impact areas, long cracks or damaged rail sections.

From £80

A surfboard deck showing several damaged areas and dings requiring repair.

Multiple dings

Several damaged areas that should be assessed together.

From £80

A broken fin box on a surfboard before repair.

Fin box/s repair

Cracked, loose or missing fin boxes, plugs and surrounding glass.

From £70

A delaminated surfboard deck with lifted glass before repair.

Delamination

Lifted or soft areas where the glass has separated from the core.

From £60

Buckle

Creases or stressed laminate that may need structural repair.

From £160

Full snap

Full breaks and structural damage worth assessing.

From £250

Want to understand the numbers before sending a brief? See how much surfboard repair costs in the UK and what can change the final price.

Start your repair.

Choose your equipment and the type of damage, tell James whether you would like the finish colour matched, then add a few clear photos.

James will review the repair brief and images, confirm what work is needed and get back to you with the cost and next steps.

Clear photographs make that first assessment easier. If you are unsure what to send, see how to photograph surfboard damage for a repair quote.

It only takes a few minutes.

Prefer to talk to James directly? Get in touch about a repair.

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What needs repairing?

Choose the type of board or equipment you would like James to assess.

Repairs that keep boards in the water

“The job was completed in a very professional finish and looks like new again.”

“Great service from James. Took my inflatable SUP in for repairs. The fin casing had come off the SUP and needed to be replaced and resat. The job was completed in a very professional finish and looks like new again. Looking forward to getting it onto the water again. Definitely can recommend James for repairs on your inflatable SUP.”

Sharon E

Inflatable SUP repair

“The finish was excellent and included colour matching. So good to have a really good ding repair service in the South East.”

“Amazing job by James on various ding repairs on all 3 of my boards both PU and EPS. The finish was excellent and included colour matching. James was very flexible regarding drop off and collection and his communication was great from start to finish. Will definitely be using James again in the future when I inevitably ding my boards again. So good to have a really good ding repair service in the South East instead of travelling down to Devon, Dorset or Cornwall!”

John M

PU and EPS ding repairs

“He repaired both fin boxes perfectly and even reinforced them.”

“James did an amazing job on 2 of my fin boxes in my Christenson Fish, one of which I had almost completely blown out. He repaired both boxes perfectly and even reinforced them. Now they look and feel indestructible! Super quick turn around and James is a pleasure to deal with. I'll inevitably be using his services again but hopefully not too soon.”

J Mac

Fin box repair

A snapped board, put back into use.

This board arrived snapped and left ready to surf again. Clear photos helped James understand the break, plan the repair and get the board back in the water.

The snapped surfboard after repair with fresh glass and colour work. — Drag across the image to compare the snapped board before and after the repair.

A snapped surfboard before repair in the Whitburn workshop. — Drag across the image to compare the snapped board before and after the repair.

A complete break does not always mean the end of a board. Read whether a snapped surfboard can be repaired and what James looks for before recommending the work.