Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Merritown, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Merritown. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Repairing versus replacing in Merritown
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair at your home in Merritown
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. 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. Typical jobs include a kit repair that didn’t last and impact holes in acrylic, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Merritown and across Dorset.
- Location
- Merritown (BH23)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Merritown
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Merritown as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What affects the price in Merritown
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Merritown
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Towns and villages near Merritown
Other services in Merritown
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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Our work in Merritown
Merritown is about 2 miles north-east of Bournemouth, in Dorset. Across the BH23 area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in BH23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dales Lane and Merritown Lane. If you’re just outside Merritown, we cover West Hurn (1 mile south-east), Throop (1 mile south), Hurn (1 mile east), Avon Common (1 mile north-east) and Holdenhurst (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (4 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (6 miles west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-west), Verwood (7 miles north), Ferndown (3 miles north-west) and Broadstone (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Merritown
Around Merritown, we work in homes near Church of St Barnabas, Bournemouth School for Girls and Muscliff Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Pokesdown station, roughly 3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Royal Bournemouth Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and Bournemouth Transport Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Merritown include St Catherine's Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Questions from Merritown
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dorset.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done 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.
- 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 next day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Most clients in Merritown get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
