Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Grimstone, Dorset
Local bath repair for Grimstone: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
How we handle bath repair in Grimstone
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and a cracked acrylic bath, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Grimstone (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Grimstone
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Most customers in Grimstone get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Grimstone questions
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you come to Grimstone?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Grimstone. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Grimstone and the surrounding area
Grimstone is about 4 miles north-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Grimstone is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
All of DT2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Frampton (1 mile north-west), Winterbourne Abbas (3 miles south-west), Cruxton (3 miles north-west), Winterbourne Steepleton (3 miles south) and Compton Valence (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (9 miles south), Dorchester (4 miles south-east), Bridport (11 miles west), Sherborne (14 miles north), Portland (14 miles south) and Rodwell (10 miles south).
Near you in Grimstone
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maiden Newton station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tutankhamun Exhibition (3.9 miles south-east) and Herrison Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Grimstone include Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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 Grimstone
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the whole UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Grimstone
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What we’re called out for in Grimstone
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
