Dorset · England
Bath Repair for Longburton homes
Damaged bath in Longburton? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Bath repair at your home in Longburton
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s rusty patches near the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can help, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Longburton (DT9)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Questions from Longburton
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Repairing versus replacing in Longburton
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longburton
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What affects the price in Longburton
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Longburton
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
About Longburton
Longburton is about 7 miles east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Whether you are in the middle of Longburton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Longburton is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Every address in DT9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Whistle Water, Kings Close and Newcross or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Longburton: Lillington (1 mile west), Lake (2 miles west), Sherborne (2 miles north), Thornford (3 miles west) and Bradford Abbas (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (14 miles south), Blandford Forum (15 miles east), Gillingham (13 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (15 miles north-east), Fordington (14 miles south) and Peacemarsh (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Longburton
Around Longburton, we work in homes near Parish Church of St James, The Three Elms pub and Leweston School, among other places. Longburton’s nearest station is Sherborne station, about 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Castleton Mill (2.4 miles north) and Sherborne Old Castle (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Babylon Hill.
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