Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Charlton Down, Dorset
Bath repair for Charlton Down, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust spots around the plughole
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our bath repair in Charlton Down
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are chips under the taps and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Charlton Down (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common questions in Charlton Down
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you cover Charlton Down?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Charlton Down. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Charlton Down. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Most clients in Charlton Down get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
About Charlton Down
Charlton Down is about 3 miles north of Dorchester, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Charlton Down is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in DT2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Maple Drive, Ash Road and Deverel Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Charminster (1 mile south), Godmanstone (2 miles north-west), Bradford Peverell (2 miles south-west), Stratton (2 miles south-west) and Piddlehinton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (10 miles south), Bridport (13 miles west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-east), Sherborne (14 miles north), Portland (14 miles south) and Rodwell (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Charlton Down
The closest station to Charlton Down is Dorchester West station, about 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tutankhamun Exhibition (2.7 miles south) and Herrison Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
What we are called out for in Charlton Down
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Charlton Down
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Charlton Down, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
