Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Motcombe, Dorset
Bath repair in Motcombe without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Where we work around Motcombe
Motcombe is about 12 miles south of Warminster, in Dorset. Whether you are in the middle of Motcombe or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of the SP7 postcode area. Whether you live on The Street, Shorts Green Lane and Willow Way or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Motcombe, we cover North End (1 mile north), Bowridge Hill (2 miles north-west), Gillingham (3 miles west), Peacemarsh (3 miles west) and Colesbrook (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Blandford Forum (12 miles south), Sherborne (14 miles south-west), Sturminster Newton (8 miles south-west), Milborne Port (12 miles west), Stalbridge (9 miles south-west) and Marnhull (6 miles south-west).
Around Motcombe
Around Motcombe, we work in homes near Port Regis School, Church of St Mary and Motcombe CofE VA Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset) station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kings Court Palace (1.9 miles west) and Gold Hill Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Melbury Hill.
How we handle bath repair in Motcombe
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can help, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Area
- Motcombe (SP7)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Other services in Motcombe
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Motcombe as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Common problems we fix in Motcombe
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Your questions about bath repair in Motcombe
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
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