Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Frampton, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Frampton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Bath repair at your home in Frampton
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Where
- Frampton (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Frampton
Frampton is about 5 miles north-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Clients in Frampton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Frampton is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of DT2. Streets in the area include North Park, Church Lane and Rural Lane. We also cover the places around Frampton: Grimstone (1 mile south-east), Cruxton (2 miles north-west), Frome Vauchurch (2 miles north-west), Maiden Newton (2 miles north-west) and Compton Valence (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (10 miles south), Dorchester (5 miles south-east), Bridport (10 miles west), Sherborne (13 miles north), Portland (15 miles south) and Rodwell (10 miles south).
What’s near Frampton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Maiden Newton station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herrison Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Normally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Frampton
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Frampton questions
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Frampton?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Are there extra charges for Frampton?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
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.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What your bath is made of matters
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’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Frampton
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What we’re called out for in Frampton
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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