Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in New Zealand, Dorset
Bath repair for New Zealand, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
How we handle bath repair in New Zealand
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include holes from dropped items and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- New Zealand (DT6)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Signs you need bath repair in New Zealand
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
Where we work around New Zealand
New Zealand is about 0 miles south of Bridport, in Dorset. Whether you’re in the middle of New Zealand or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. New Zealand is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Here we cover the DT6 postcode area. If you are just outside New Zealand, we cover Bridport (1 mile north), Allington (1 mile north-west), Walditch (1 mile east), Bothenhampton (1 mile south) and West Bay (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (15 miles south-east), Dorchester (14 miles east), Rodwell (15 miles south-east), Fordington (14 miles east), Lyme Regis (8 miles west) and Melcombe Regis (15 miles south-east).
Around New Zealand
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bridport, Parish Church of St Mary and Woodman Inn, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bridport Community Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Burcomb Wood (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorncombe Beacon.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise 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
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the entire bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
FAQs for New Zealand
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Other services in New Zealand
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
