Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Barrow Hill, Dorset
Bath repair in and around Barrow Hill: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Bath repair at your home in Barrow Hill
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you’re dealing with scuffs and scratches in the surface and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Barrow Hill (BH16)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Barrow Hill
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Our work in Barrow Hill
Barrow Hill is about 2 miles west of Corfe Mullen, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the BH16 postcode area. From Purbeck Road, Wimborne Road and Lime Kiln Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Lytchett Matravers (1 mile west), Post Green (1 mile south), Beacon Hill (1 mile east), Henbury (2 miles north) and Lytchett Minster (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (14 miles east), Wimborne Minster (5 miles north-east), Blandford Forum (8 miles north-west), Verwood (12 miles north-east), Ferndown (8 miles east) and Broadstone (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Barrow Hill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary the Virgin, Rose & Crown pub and Lytchett Minster School, among other places. The closest station to Barrow Hill is Hamworthy station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Poole Hospital (5 miles south-east). The countryside around Barrow Hill includes Ham Common (LNR) and Stoney Down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
When to call us in Barrow Hill
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
Barrow Hill questions
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Barrow Hill?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
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