Swindon · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Dorcan, Swindon
Our repair technicians come to Dorcan for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Dorcan without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Dorcan and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Dorcan (SN3, SN2, SN99)
- Area hub
- Swindon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
FAQs for Dorcan
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Do you cover the entire of Swindon?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
About Dorcan
Dorcan is about 3 miles east of Swindon, in Swindon. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 68 places across Swindon, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Dorcan to Birmingham (63 miles away).
Every address in SN3, SN2 and SN99 is within our area. Streets in the area include Edison Road, Nyland Road and Magpie Lane. You will find Dorcan on the A419, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Covingham (1 mile north), Nythe (1 mile north-west), Coate (1 mile south-west), Wanborough (1 mile south-east) and Badbury Wick (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Swindon (3 miles west), Royal Wootton Bassett (7 miles west), Haydon Wick (4 miles north-west), Priory Vale (4 miles north-west), Freshbrook (5 miles west) and Shaw (5 miles west).
What’s near Dorcan
Typical jobs here are in homes near Covingham Park Primary School, St Pauls Church Centre and Queens Park. Also close by are The Stripey Badger pub (0.5 miles south-west) and The Dorcan Academy (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Swindon station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Great Western Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Rodbourne Cheney (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Charlbury Hill.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Look after the repair the same way as 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. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
What affects the price in Dorcan
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
