Poole · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Branksome, Poole
Bath repair in Branksome without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
How we handle bath repair in Branksome
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. If you’re dealing with deep scratches in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Branksome (BH12, BH4, BH13)
- Area hub
- Poole
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Branksome and the surrounding area
Branksome is about 2 miles east of Poole, in Poole. Anywhere in BH12, a technician comes to you. We cover all 18 towns and villages across Poole, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in BH12, BH4 and BH13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Vale Road, Wills Road and Doyne Road, all of which we cover. With the A338 close by, Branksome is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Branksome, we cover Branksome Park (1 mile south), Penn Hill (1 mile west), Talbot Woods (1 mile north-east), Rossmore (1 mile north-west) and Alder Hills (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oakdale (3 miles west), Sterte (3 miles west), Canford Heath (3 miles north-west), Waterloo (4 miles north-west) and Stanley Green (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Branksome
We visit homes around St Aldhelm's Academy, Talbot Heath School and Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Parish Church of St Aldhelm (within half a mile west) and Alexandra Park (0.8 miles west). Branksome has its own railway station: Branksome station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bournemouth (1.5 miles south-east) and Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (1.7 miles east).
Common problems we fix in Branksome
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips caused by builders
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
Before booking anyone
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
Most customers in Branksome get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Branksome
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: 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. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Branksome. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Branksome
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Branksome
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What areas do you cover?
All of Poole, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Nearby places to Branksome
Other services in Branksome
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
