Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gutch Common, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gutch Common. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
About our bath repair in Gutch Common
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. If you are dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips under the taps, we can generally put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel alike.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Gutch Common (SP7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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 mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What affects the price in Gutch Common
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Gutch Common questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How much does bath repair cost in Gutch Common?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you cover Gutch Common?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Gutch Common. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you cover the entire of Dorset?
Across the UK, so Gutch Common is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Do not 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.
Our work in Gutch Common
Gutch Common is about 12 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Gutch Common is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Jobs in SP7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Gutch Common: Wincombe (1 mile south), Donhead St Mary (1 mile south-east), Lillies Green (2 miles south-east), Donhead St Andrew (2 miles east) and Higher Wincombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Blandford Forum (12 miles south), Gillingham (6 miles west), Peacemarsh (6 miles west), Sturminster Newton (10 miles south-west), Milborne Port (14 miles west) and Stalbridge (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gutch Common
In Gutch Common, that means homes near The Benett Arms, Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Church of St Leonard. Gutch Common’s nearest station is Tisbury station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Gold Hill Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Old Wardour Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include White Sheet Hill and Fonthill Lake.
When to call us in Gutch Common
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
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