Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Oborne, Dorset
Our repair technicians come to Oborne for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Oborne, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about a cracked acrylic bath and snagging damage from a refit.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Location
- Oborne (DT9)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Oborne?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Oborne. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Oborne clients choose us
- One price list for the whole UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Do you need bath repair in Oborne?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Common reasons people in Oborne contact us are:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. 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. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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About Oborne
Oborne is about 1 mile north-east of Sherborne, in Dorset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Oborne, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 462 places across Dorset.
Our repair technicians cover all of DT9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Underdown Lane and Lower Boyston Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Oborne include Milborne Port (1 mile east), Milborne Wick (2 miles north-east), Goathill (2 miles south-east), North Wootton (2 miles south) and Purse Caundle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (11 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (14 miles east), Peacemarsh (11 miles north-east), Sturminster Newton (9 miles east), Beaminster (15 miles south-west) and Stalbridge (5 miles east).
Around Oborne
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Gryphon School, The Gryphon School and Parish Church of St Cuthbert. The nearest railway station is Sherborne station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Sherborne Old Castle (1.1 miles south) and Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre (1.1 miles south-west).
Places near Oborne
Other services in Oborne
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Oborne, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Your questions about bath repair in Oborne
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DT9 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
