Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cann, Dorset
Our repair technicians come to Cann for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Cann: your questions answered
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Dorset. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
About our bath repair in Cann
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with chips caused by builders and rusty patches near the plughole, we can generally put it right, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Cann (SP7)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cann
What else we do in Cann
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
For a price in Cann, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cann
For anyone letting property in or around Cann, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common problems we fix in Cann
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Cann and the surrounding area
Cann is about 9 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 462 places across Dorset.
Every address in SP7 is within our area. That includes homes on Foot's Hill, Bozley Hill and Cann Hill. Close by, we cover West Melbury (1 mile south-west), Cann Common (1 mile east), East Melbury (1 mile south-east), Melbury Abbas (1 mile south-east) and Compton Abbas (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Blandford Forum (9 miles south), Verwood (15 miles south-east), Gillingham (5 miles north-west), Sherborne (15 miles west), Peacemarsh (6 miles north-west) and Sturminster Newton (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Cann
Our customers here include homes close to Shaftesbury School, St Mary's School and Church of St Thomas and the streets around them. A little further out are Kings Court Palace (4.8 miles north-west) and Westminster Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Cann includes Melbury Hill.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cann. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cann
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
