Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Northbourne, Dorset
We travel to Northbourne for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
How we handle bath repair in Northbourne
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are rust by the waste and overflow and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Northbourne (BH10, BH11, BH22)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Northbourne. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
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 quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Signs you need bath repair in Northbourne
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
Where we work around Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Bournemouth, in Dorset. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Northbourne, so nothing has to leave your home. Northbourne is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in BH10, BH11 and BH22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as New Road, Hyde Road and Long Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Northbourne include the A347, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Redhill (1 mile south), West Parley (1 mile north), Ensbury Park (1 mile south), Muscliff (1 mile south-east) and Talbot Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (6 miles east), Wimborne Minster (4 miles north-west), Blandford Forum (13 miles north-west), Verwood (7 miles north), Broadstone (5 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Northbourne
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Smoking Outlaw pub, The Bourne Academy and Church of All Saints and St Mark and the streets around them. You will also find Fernheath Playing Fields (1.4 miles south-west), The Bourne Academy (1 mile south-west) and Kinson Academy (0.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Bournemouth station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Castlepoint Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-east) and Alderney Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is St Catherine's Hill.
Repair or replace in Northbourne?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Northbourne. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Northbourne clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Northbourne, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
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FAQs for Northbourne
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Northbourne and the rest of Dorset. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
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.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
You do not 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 will reply with a fixed quote.
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