Dorset · England
Bath Repair in Marshwood
Our technicians come to Marshwood for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Marshwood, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and a chipped rim or side, on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Marshwood (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Store metal items away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Marshwood and nearby
Marshwood is about 6 miles north-west of Bridport, in Dorset. Jobs in Marshwood are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Marshwood is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
We work across the DT6 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Fishpond Bottom (1 mile west), Pilsdon (2 miles north-east), Wootton Fitzpaine (2 miles south-west), Blackney (2 miles east) and Whitchurch Canonicorum (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bridport (6 miles south-east), Lyme Regis (5 miles south-west), Beaminster (6 miles east), Allington (5 miles south-east), Charmouth (4 miles south-west) and Yetminster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Marshwood
In Marshwood, that means homes near Marshwood CofE Primary Academy and St Mary's Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chideock and Seatown Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Marshwood Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Marshwood include Lambert's Castle Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Marshwood questions
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Marshwood, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Signs you need bath repair in Marshwood
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for these signs:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
We do not add 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.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
