Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Bradpole
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Bradpole and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Bath repair at your home in Bradpole
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Common call-outs are for chips under the taps and a cracked acrylic bath, in cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Bradpole (DT6)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Bradpole and the surrounding area
Bradpole is about 1 mile north-east of Bridport, in Dorset. Clients in Bradpole get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.
Our repair technicians cover all of the DT6 postcode area. Local streets include Church Close, Court Close and Village Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Pymore (1 mile west), Walditch (1 mile south), Loders (1 mile east), Bridport (1 mile south-west) and New Zealand (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (15 miles south-east), Dorchester (13 miles east), Rodwell (15 miles south-east), Fordington (14 miles east), Lyme Regis (9 miles west) and Melcombe Regis (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Bradpole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Catherine's Roman Catholic School and The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Chideock and Seatown Museum (3.7 miles west) and Bridport Community Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Bradpole includes Thorncombe Beacon.
Landlord and trade work in Bradpole
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bradpole use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Bradpole. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Most clients in Bradpole get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Signs you need bath repair in Bradpole
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What else we do in Bradpole
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bradpole
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bradpole: your questions answered
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
