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Bath Repair for Portesham homes

We travel to Portesham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

Repairs from £95
Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Snagging damage from a refit

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Portesham

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How we handle bath repair in Portesham

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and chips caused by builders, we can usually put it right.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Portesham and across Dorset.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Where: Portesham (DT3)
County: Dorset
Guarantee: A year, on every repair
Price: From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call: 0345 017 0787
Last updated: 23 October 2026

Covering Portesham

Portesham is about 6 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Portesham is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.

Jobs in DT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Front Street, Manor Close and Bramdon Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Rodden (1 mile south-east), Waddon (1 mile east), West Shilvinghampton (2 miles south-east), Langton Herring (2 miles south) and Friar Waddon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Weymouth (6 miles south-east), Dorchester (6 miles north-east), Bridport (9 miles north-west), Portland (10 miles south-east), Rodwell (6 miles south-east) and Fordington (7 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Portesham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Peter's Church and Portesham Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Upwey station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dorchester Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Black Down.

Map of Portesham © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Portesham

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Portesham. The price comes down to:

Whether we combine several jobs
Where the damage is and how we get to it
The size and number of damaged areas
Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Any earlier repairs or coatings
Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The postcode, so we can plan the visit

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. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Aftercare tips

So the finish stays in good condition:

Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Rinse it down after each bath
Have new chips seen to early
Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby

There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

Repairs by material

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 relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portesham as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Why repair rather than replace?

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. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Portesham customers choose us

Free fixed quotes from pictures
We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Every repair guaranteed for a year
Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What we’re called out for in Portesham

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.

Cracks in an acrylic bath
Holes from dropped items
Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Chips on the rim or sides

Questions to ask before booking

What aftercare is recommended
If travel is included in the price
How soon you can use it again
What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

How to compare quotes

Common questions in Portesham

Do you cover Portesham?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Portesham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

What happens on the day

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.