Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Durlston
Bath repair in and around Durlston: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
How we handle bath repair in Durlston
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are a chipped rim or side and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Durlston (BH19)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Where we work around Durlston
Durlston is about 1 mile south-east of Swanage, in Dorset. Clients in Durlston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 462 places in Dorset.
Jobs in BH19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Park Road, Osmay Road and Queen's Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Swanage (1 mile north-west), Herston (1 mile north-west), Langton Matravers (2 miles west), Ulwell (2 miles north) and Studland (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Christchurch (13 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (14 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north), Broadstone (11 miles north), Corfe Mullen (12 miles north) and Highcliffe (15 miles north-east).
Around Durlston
Our customers here include homes close to Durlston Country Park, Swanage Primary School and Purbeck Hotel. Also close by are United Reformed Church (0.6 miles north) and The Swanage School (1.2 miles north-west). Well-known places in the area include Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Durlston include Nine Barrow Down.
Towns and villages near Durlston
Also in Durlston
What we’re called out for in Durlston
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Your questions about bath repair in Durlston
When can I have a bath again?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Durlston.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Durlston
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
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.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
