Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Holdenhurst, Dorset
Damaged bath in Holdenhurst? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Holdenhurst
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. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and rust spots around the plughole, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Holdenhurst (BH8, BH23, BH7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Holdenhurst
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Repairing versus replacing in Holdenhurst
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Holdenhurst. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Holdenhurst
Holdenhurst is about 2 miles north of Pokesdown, in Dorset. We travel to clients in Holdenhurst, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 462 places across Dorset.
Our technicians cover all of the BH8, BH23 and BH7 postcode area. From Holdenhurst Village Road, Birch Drive and Noyce Gardens or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Holdenhurst include Townsend (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile east), Littledown (1 mile south), Jumpers Common (1 mile south-east) and West Hurn (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Christchurch (3 miles east), Wimborne Minster (7 miles north-west), Verwood (9 miles north), Ferndown (5 miles north-west), Broadstone (8 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Holdenhurst
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Jewell Academy Bournemouth, Church of St John and Queen's Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pokesdown station, about 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Christchurch Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
- Other local spots include Christchurch (2.3 miles south-east)
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Questions from Holdenhurst
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Holdenhurst is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Holdenhurst.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Holdenhurst
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. 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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