Dorset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Neacroft, Dorset

Fixed-price bath repair in Neacroft and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Neacroft homes

Do you need bath repair in Neacroft?

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface

What your quote should include

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

Bath repair in Neacroft without replacing anything

Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about scratches you can feel with a fingernail and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Where
Neacroft (BH23)
Area hub
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What the surface is made of

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Repair or replace in Neacroft?

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Fixed prices from your photos

Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Neacroft as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

For anyone letting property in or around Neacroft, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Covering Neacroft

Neacroft is about 2 miles north of Christchurch, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Neacroft and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Neacroft is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: BH23. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Brook Lane and Croft Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Middle Bockhampton (1 mile west), Godwinscroft (1 mile south-east), Bransgore (1 mile north), Waterditch (1 mile south) and North Bockhampton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wimborne Minster (11 miles west), Verwood (9 miles north-west), Ferndown (7 miles west), Broadstone (11 miles west), Corfe Mullen (12 miles west) and Swanage (15 miles south-west).

What’s near Neacroft

Typical jobs here are in homes near Highcliffe School, The Crown pub and Bransgore Church of England Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hinton Admiral station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles east) and Highcliffe Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill.

Map of Neacroft © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Neacroft

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel

FAQs for Neacroft

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Neacroft included. Travel is included in the price.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Will I be able to see the repair?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Do you come to Neacroft?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Neacroft from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Aftercare tips

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

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