Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Chilcombe
Bath repair in and around Chilcombe: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Bath repair at your home in Chilcombe
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or sides and chips under the taps.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Chilcombe (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Chilcombe
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How much does bath repair cost in Chilcombe?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Chilcombe. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Also near Chilcombe
Also in Chilcombe
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chilcombe
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Most customers in Chilcombe get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Chilcombe
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Chilcombe and the surrounding area
Chilcombe is about 4 miles east of Bridport, in Dorset. Customers in Chilcombe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Chilcombe is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Every address in DT6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Askerswell (1 mile north), Litton Cheney (2 miles east), Long Bredy (3 miles east), Powerstock (3 miles north) and South Poorton (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (11 miles south-east), Dorchester (10 miles east), Bridport (4 miles west), Portland (15 miles south-east), Rodwell (11 miles south-east) and Fordington (11 miles east).
What’s near Chilcombe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church (dedication unknown). A little further out are Bridport Community Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Burcomb Wood (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Eggardon Hill.
What we’re called out for in Chilcombe
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Common reasons people in Chilcombe contact us are:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For anyone letting property in or around Chilcombe, we will 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.
