Wiltshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Ashmore, Wiltshire

We travel to Ashmore for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Ashmore

What we can’t put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Ashmore

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding

About our bath repair in Ashmore

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and a kit repair that didn’t last.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Where
Ashmore (SP5)
County
Wiltshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ashmore. What changes the price is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Ashmore. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SP5 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Ashmore: your questions answered

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Do you come to Ashmore?

We do. We send a technician to Ashmore for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Our work in Ashmore

Ashmore is about 7 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Wiltshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Ashmore, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 425 places across Wiltshire, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our technicians cover all of the SP5 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Noade Street and Green Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include East Melbury (2 miles north-west), Melbury Abbas (2 miles north-west), Cann Common (3 miles north-west), Compton Abbas (3 miles west) and Fontmell Magna (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Wilton (14 miles north-east), Mere (11 miles north-west), Tisbury (8 miles north), Fugglestone St Peter (15 miles north-east) and Sixpenny Handley (5 miles east).

Near you in Ashmore

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Nicholas and Larmer Tree Gardens and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Pitt Rivers Museum (Farnham) (3.2 miles south-east) and Westminster Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ashmore include Breeze Hill.

Map of Ashmore © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashmore

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ashmore use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

What we’re called out for in Ashmore

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Damage beneath the taps

What to look for in a quote

  • How your room will be protected
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Our hiring checklist

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted

Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

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