Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Iford, Dorset
Local bath repair for Iford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
When to call us in Iford
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
Bath repair at your home in Iford
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s rusty patches near the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Iford (BH6, BH23, BH7)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Iford
Iford is about 2 miles west of Christchurch, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Iford is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in BH6, BH23 and BH7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Oak Avenue, Exton Road and Water Lane. Other places close to Iford include Jumpers Common (1 mile north-east), Pokesdown (1 mile south-west), Littledown (1 mile west), Holdenhurst (1 mile north-west) and Townsend (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wimborne Minster (8 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north), Ferndown (6 miles north-west), Broadstone (8 miles west), Corfe Mullen (9 miles west) and Swanage (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Iford
Around Iford, we work in homes near Twynham School, Stourfield Junior School and Seafield Gardens, among other places. Nearby too are Harewood College (0.9 miles west) and St Saviour's Church (under half a mile west). The closest station to Iford is Christchurch station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christchurch Castle (1.5 miles east) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Iford include St Catherine's Hill.
- Other local spots include Christchurch (1.1 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Rinse it down after each bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Iford questions
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Dorset.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do you come to Iford?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Iford. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Nearby places to Iford
Other services in Iford
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- 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 day after.
Before we arrive
- 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
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repairing versus replacing in Iford
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
