Where to Get Your Surfboard Fixed

Surfboard Ding Repairs on the South Coast & in London

Even the best boards take a knock now and again — from a stray knee in the line-up to a roof-rack mishap. If your board’s picked up a ding at Wittering, cracked a rail in Brighton, or taken a tumble in London, don’t panic. This guide lists trusted surfboard repair specialists across the South Coast and London who can get your board watertight and wave-ready again.

Whether you ride shortboards, longboards, soft-tops or epoxy boards, these repairers can fix cracks, delams, fin boxes, pressure dents and even snapped tails — all with the craftsmanship of surfers who know what your board means to you.

London Surfboard Ding Repairs

There aren’t many dedicated surfboard repair specialists based directly in London, but there is one dependable option worth mentioning. The closest reputable place to central London that we know of is Blue Chip, based just inside the M25 south of Wimbledon. These guys have been around as long as Shore and have an excellent reputation for general board repairs of all kinds.

While they’re not pure surfboard specialists, Blue Chip are very experienced with composite board construction and know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to fixing cracks, dings, and delamination. Their website might look a little old-school, but they’re one of the few long-established businesses still offering reliable board repairs within the London area.

For surfers looking for more surf-specific repair work — the best option is still to head down to the South Coast. East Wittering and Bracklesham are around an hour and a half by car from most parts of London, and there you’ll find several trusted surfboard repair workshops with quick turnaround times and true surf-industry experience plus you can pop your head into our store.

You can explore our recommended South Coast repairers above for great local options near Brighton, Bournemouth, Littlehampton, and The Witterings. Many of these shapers regularly help London surfers and can often have boards repaired and ready within just a few days.

If you know of any other reliable repairers operating within London, please get in touch — we’d love to add them to the list and make it easier for city surfers to find trustworthy local repair help.

Common Surfboard Damage Types

Understanding what kind of damage your board has helps you decide whether to DIY or go pro:

• Pressure Dents: Small dips from knees or heels — mostly cosmetic.
• Cracked Rails: Need sanding and resin patching to prevent leaks.
• Fin Box Damage: Usually needs professional re-glassing and reset.
• Snapped or Creased Boards: Repairable, but always a pro job.
• Delamination: When the glass separates from foam — needs venting and rebuild.

PU vs Epoxy — Use the Right Repair Resin

One of the easiest mistakes to make when fixing a surfboard is grabbing the wrong resin. Surfboards are built from either PU (polyurethane) or Epoxy (EPS) foam, and each needs a matching resin type. Get it wrong and the resin can melt the foam or fail to harden properly.

PU boards use polyester resin, which will react badly with Epoxy foam. Epoxy boards must use epoxy resin — it takes a little longer to set but is lighter, stronger, and perfectly safe on both board types. If in doubt, always reach for Epoxy as it won’t damage a PU board.

Not sure what your board’s made of? You can often tell by the brand or feel — PU boards tend to be heavier with a classic glassed finish, while Epoxy boards are lighter, stiffer and often have a slightly whiter, plastic-like look. Soft-top or foam surfboards (like beginner boards) and bodyboards use completely different materials again, such as EVA or HDPE, so they’ll need a special foam-safe adhesive or patch kit rather than resin.

If you’re unsure, just get in touch with us — we can help you figure it out and recommend the right repair materials before you start.

When buying supplies, make sure you match the repair kit to your board type:

• PU Surfboard Repair Kits (Polyester Resin) — for traditional PU foam boards.
• Epoxy Surfboard Repair Kits — for Epoxy or EPS boards.
• Foam & Bodyboard Repair Options — for soft-top or bodyboard surfaces.

Using the right product means your repair will cure cleanly, stay watertight and keep your board performing the way it should. When you’re unsure — or the board’s sentimental — it’s always worth checking before mixing resin.