Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hillbutts, Dorset
Local bath repair for Hillbutts: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
Hillbutts and the surrounding area
Hillbutts is about 2 miles west of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hillbutts, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Hillbutts is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: BH21. Neighbouring places we cover include Pamphill (1 mile south), Abbott Street (1 mile west), Witchampton (3 miles north), Shapwick (3 miles west) and New Town (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Christchurch (12 miles east), Blandford Forum (8 miles north-west), Verwood (7 miles north-east), Ferndown (5 miles east), Broadstone (3 miles south) and Corfe Mullen (3 miles south).
Around Hillbutts
Around Hillbutts, we work in homes near Dumpton School, St Stephen's Church and Pamphill Voluntary Controlled Church of England First School, among other places. You’ll also find The Vine pub (under half a mile south) and Queen Elizabeth's School (under half a mile south-east). A little further out are Stapehill Abbey (3.7 miles east) and Alderney Hospital (5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoney Down.
Bath repair at your home in Hillbutts
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Typical jobs include cracks in an acrylic bath and a chipped rim or side, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Hillbutts (BH21)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Hillbutts customers choose us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
If you are in Hillbutts and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Dorset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
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.
FAQs for Hillbutts
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
