Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Littlemoor, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Littlemoor, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our bath repair in Littlemoor
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can usually bathe again the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Typical jobs include chips along the edge of the bath and chips under the taps, across acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Where
- Littlemoor (DT3)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Littlemoor
Also in Littlemoor
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Littlemoor
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Littlemoor use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Where we work around Littlemoor
Littlemoor is about 2 miles north of Weymouth, in Dorset. Clients in Littlemoor get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Littlemoor is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: DT3. Jobs here include addresses on Bayard Road, Louviers Road and Hawkweed Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Overcombe (1 mile south-east), Broadwey (1 mile north-west), Preston (1 mile north-east), Sutton Poyntz (1 mile north-east) and Greenhill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (5 miles north), Bridport (15 miles north-west), Portland (6 miles south), Fordington (5 miles north), Wareham (15 miles east) and Fortuneswell (6 miles south).
Near you in Littlemoor
We visit homes around Bincombe Valley Primary School, St Francis of Assisi and Wey Valley School and Sports College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upwey station, about 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Portwey Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Wessex Water Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Littlemoor include Radipole Lake and Jordan Hill.
Littlemoor questions
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
When to call us in Littlemoor
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People normally call us when they notice something like this:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What affects the price in Littlemoor
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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.
Send pictures for a quote
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repairing versus replacing in Littlemoor
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Littlemoor
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
