Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Church Knowle, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Church Knowle, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Church Knowle without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about deep scratches in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Area
- Church Knowle (BH20)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Church Knowle
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Church Knowle as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
When to call us in Church Knowle
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- How to care for the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Different materials, different repairs
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.
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.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Church Knowle and nearby
Church Knowle is about 9 miles south-west of Poole, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.
Postcode districts we cover here: BH20. Other places close to Church Knowle include Norden (1 mile north), Corfe Castle (1 mile east), Furzebrook (2 miles north-west), Kingston (2 miles south-east) and Little Woolgarston (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Wimborne Minster (12 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north-east), Broadstone (9 miles north-east), Corfe Mullen (10 miles north), Swanage (6 miles east) and Portfield (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Church Knowle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of Saint Peter, The New Inn and Stonehill Down Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Wareham station, roughly 4.2 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wareham Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Arne (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Church Knowle includes West Hill and Arne RSPB reserve.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Church Knowle
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Church Knowle: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you work in Church Knowle?
We do. Technicians travel to Church Knowle from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Towns and villages near Church Knowle
What else we do in Church Knowle
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
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.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BH20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
