Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hartgrove, Dorset
Bath repair across Hartgrove and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Hartgrove
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and a chipped rim or side.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Location
- Hartgrove (SP7)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Nearby places to Hartgrove
What else we do in Hartgrove
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Why repair rather than replace?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Hartgrove
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Before you book anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, including clearing up.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SP7 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Where we work around Hartgrove
Hartgrove is about 8 miles north-west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Our technicians come to customers in Hartgrove and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover 462 places across Dorset.
Every address in SP7 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Church Lane and Bleax Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hartgrove, we cover East Orchard (1 mile south-west), Guy's Marsh (1 mile north), Stour Row (2 miles north-west), Moorside (3 miles west) and Todber (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Blandford Forum (8 miles south-east), Gillingham (5 miles north), Shaftesbury (3 miles north-east), Sherborne (13 miles west), Peacemarsh (6 miles north) and Sturminster Newton (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hartgrove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Thomas and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Westminster Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and Gold Hill Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Melbury Hill and Girdlers Coppice.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Hartgrove. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Hartgrove. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common questions in Hartgrove
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
