Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Caundle Wake, Dorset
Our repair technicians come to Caundle Wake for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage beneath the taps
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Bath repair in Caundle Wake, done in place
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the following day. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and holes from dropped items, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Caundle Wake (DT9)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Caundle Wake
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Caundle Wake
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Where we work around Caundle Wake
Caundle Wake is about 10 miles east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Jobs in Caundle Wake are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Caundle Wake is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Here we cover the DT9 postcode area. Other places close to Caundle Wake include Bishop's Caundle (1 mile north-west), Hill Street (1 mile south-east), Stourton Caundle (2 miles north-east), Alweston (2 miles north-west) and Folke (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (14 miles south), Blandford Forum (12 miles east), Gillingham (11 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (12 miles north-east), Sherborne (5 miles north-west) and Fordington (14 miles south).
What’s near Caundle Wake
Our customers here include homes close to The White Hart Inn and Church of St Lawrence, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sherborne station, about 4.3 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sherborne Old Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Caundle Wake include Bookham Knoll.
Also near Caundle Wake
What else we do in Caundle Wake
Questions from Caundle Wake
Do you cover Caundle Wake?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Caundle Wake for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Dorset. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caundle Wake use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
