Dorset · England
Bath Repair for Harman's Cross homes
Bath repair for Harman's Cross, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How we handle bath repair in Harman's Cross
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic, across roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Harman's Cross and across Dorset.
- Where
- Harman's Cross (BH19, BH20)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Harman's Cross
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
Across the UK, and that includes Harman's Cross. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
When to call us in Harman's Cross
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Look out for these signs:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
- How soon you can use it again
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What else we do in Harman's Cross
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Our work in Harman's Cross
Harman's Cross is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. We visit clients in Harman's Cross and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Harman's Cross is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Our visits in BH19 and BH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Valley Road, South Instow and Tabbit's Hill Lane. We also cover the places around Harman's Cross: Woolgarston (1 mile north), Little Woolgarston (1 mile north-west), Corfe Castle (2 miles north-west), Kingston (2 miles west) and Church Knowle (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (14 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north-east), Broadstone (10 miles north), Corfe Mullen (10 miles north) and Swanage (3 miles east).
Near you in Harman's Cross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Swanage School and Parish Church of Saint George and the streets around them. A little further out are Langton Matravers Museum (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Harman's Cross includes Blue Pool and Rollington Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Landlord and trade work in Harman's Cross
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What affects the price in Harman's Cross
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Harman's Cross. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Harman's Cross, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
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