Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Holcombe, Dorset
Bath repair across Holcombe and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Holcombe, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include a chip where the taps sit and a hole punched through by something heavy, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Area
- Holcombe (DT7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Holcombe and the surrounding area
Holcombe is about 9 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Holcombe, so there is no workshop to go to. Holcombe is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
We work across DT7. If you are just outside Holcombe, we cover Uplyme (1 mile east), Yawl (1 mile north), Ware (1 mile south-east), Lyme Regis (1 mile east) and Rousdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bridport (9 miles east), Beaminster (11 miles north-east), Allington (9 miles east), Charmouth (3 miles east), Burton Bradstock (11 miles east) and Bradpole (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Holcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul, Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and The Woodroffe School, among other places. The closest station to Holcombe is Axminster station, about 3.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (3 miles east) and Colcombe Castle (4.3 miles west). Open spaces near Holcombe include Stonebarrow Hill.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
What affects the price in Holcombe
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Towns and villages near Holcombe
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Common problems we fix in Holcombe
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
Holcombe: your questions answered
Which areas do you work in?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Holcombe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Most customers in Holcombe get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Holcombe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
