Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset
Bath repair in Compton Dando without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we handle bath repair in Compton Dando
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips under the taps and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bath and North East Somerset.
- Area
- Compton Dando (BS39)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Compton Dando
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Compton Dando
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BS39 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Compton Dando and the surrounding area
Compton Dando is about 2 miles south of Keynsham, in Bath and North East Somerset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Compton Dando is one of 136 places in Bath and North East Somerset where we work. Our jobs stretch from Compton Dando to Birmingham (80 miles away).
We work across BS39. From Court Hill, Vicarage Lane and Bathford Hill or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Compton Dando: Woollard (1 mile west), Publow (1 mile west), Chewton Keynsham (1 mile north), Lypiatt (1 mile north-west) and Blackrock (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bath (6 miles east), Bathwick (7 miles east), Walcot (7 miles east), Westmoreland (5 miles east), Kingsmead (6 miles east) and Bear Flat (6 miles east).
What’s near Compton Dando
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wellsway School, The Gamekeeper Public House and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Keynsham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willsbridge Castle (4 miles north) and South Bristol Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Compton Dando include Hunstrete Lake and Knowle Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
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 water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Compton Dando
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
