Poole · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Canford Cliffs, Poole
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Canford Cliffs and across Poole. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
Canford Cliffs and the surrounding area
Canford Cliffs is about 3 miles south-east of Poole, in Poole. We visit homes and businesses in Canford Cliffs, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 18 places in Poole.
Every address in BH13 and BH14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Shore Road, Haven Road and Nairn Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Parkstone (1 mile north-west), Branksome Park (1 mile north-east), Whitecliff (2 miles north-west), Penn Hill (2 miles north) and Branksome (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Poole (3 miles north-west), Rossmore (3 miles north), Alder Hills (3 miles north), Alderney (3 miles north), Oakdale (3 miles north-west) and Sterte (3 miles north-west).
Around Canford Cliffs
We visit homes around Church of the Transfiguration, Alexandra Park and Uplands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset) station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brownsea Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and St Ann's Hospital (within half a mile east). Not far away are Dean Hill and Ham Common (LNR).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bournemouth (2.3 miles north-east)
Bath repair in Canford Cliffs, done in place
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or sides and a hole punched through by something heavy, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Canford Cliffs (BH13, BH14)
- Area hub
- Poole
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Canford Cliffs
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Are there extra charges for Canford Cliffs?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What we’re called out for in Canford Cliffs
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
Landlord and trade work in Canford Cliffs
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Canford Cliffs as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Places near Canford Cliffs
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Canford Cliffs
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
