Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Charminster
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Charminster and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Charminster
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Charminster (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Charminster questions
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What areas do you cover?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charminster
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
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.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About Charminster
Charminster is about 2 miles north of Dorchester, in Dorset. From the centre of Charminster to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 462 places in Dorset.
We work across the DT2 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as The Square, Granary Hill and Wanchard Lane. Other places close to Charminster include Bradford Peverell (1 mile west), Charlton Down (1 mile north), Dorchester (2 miles south), Stratton (2 miles west) and Fordington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (8 miles south), Bridport (13 miles west), Sherborne (15 miles north), Portland (13 miles south), Rodwell (8 miles south) and Wareham (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Charminster
Around Charminster, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Mary, The Thomas Hardye School and St Mary's Church of England First School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dorchester West station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herrison Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Tutankhamun Exhibition (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charminster include Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
Towns and villages near Charminster
Also in Charminster
Signs you need bath repair in Charminster
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- If travel is included in the price
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Charminster. What changes the price is:
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
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.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and 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 generally use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
