Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Allington, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Allington, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Allington
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Allington (DT6, DT7)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Allington
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Allington. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
There’s 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 will reply with a fixed price.
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Common questions in Allington
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Allington?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
Everywhere in the UK, Allington included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Common problems we fix in Allington
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips under the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to care for the finish
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Allington and the surrounding area
Allington is about 1 mile north-west of Bridport, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: DT6 and DT7. Jobs here include addresses on Mead Lane, West Road and Park Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Bridport (1 mile south-east), New Zealand (1 mile south-east), Symondsbury (1 mile west), Miles Cross (1 mile west) and Pymore (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Dorchester (14 miles east), Fordington (15 miles east), Lyme Regis (7 miles west), Chickerell (14 miles south-east), Beaminster (5 miles north) and Broadwey (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Allington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Swithun, The Sir John Colfox Academy and St Catherine's Roman Catholic School, among other places. A little further out are Marshwood Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and Bridport Community Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Allington includes Thorncombe Beacon.
Landlord and trade work in Allington
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Allington use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Allington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
