Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hill Street, Dorset
Damaged bath in Hill Street? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A chipped rim or side
How we handle bath repair in Hill Street
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the rim or sides and rusty patches near the plughole.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Hill Street (DT9)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why Hill Street customers choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Hill Street
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Do you need bath repair in Hill Street?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
If you are in Hill Street and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How much damage there is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DT9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Hill Street
Also in Hill Street
Our work in Hill Street
Hill Street is about 10 miles east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Anywhere in DT9, a technician comes to you. We cover 462 places in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in DT9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Caundle Wake (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Caundle (1 mile north-west), Stourton Caundle (2 miles north), Alweston (3 miles north-west) and Folke (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dorchester (13 miles south), Blandford Forum (11 miles east), Gillingham (11 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (12 miles north-east), Sherborne (6 miles north-west) and Fordington (13 miles south).
What’s near Hill Street
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Lawrence and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sherborne Old Castle (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Hill Street includes Bookham Knoll.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hill Street
If you manage property in Hill Street, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Common questions in Hill Street
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
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.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
