Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Portfield, Dorset
Bath repair in Portfield without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Bath repair in Portfield without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s chips under the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can generally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Portfield (BH23, BH6)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Portfield
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Portfield is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Most customers in Portfield get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we are called out for in Portfield
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage beneath the taps
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
- Aftercare advice
Portfield and nearby
Portfield is about 1 mile west of Christchurch, in Dorset. Our technicians come to clients in Portfield and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Portfield is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: BH23 and BH6. Whether you live on Mill Road, Freda Road and Devon Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Fairmile (1 mile north-west), Purewell (1 mile east), Tuckton (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile south) and Burton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wimborne Minster (9 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north), Ferndown (6 miles north-west), Broadstone (9 miles west), Corfe Mullen (10 miles west) and Swanage (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Portfield
In Portfield, that means homes near Twynham School, Christchurch Junior School and Twynham School. You’ll also find The New Inn (less than half a mile east), Seafield Gardens (1.2 miles south-west) and St George's Chapel (within half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Portfield itself: Christchurch station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Arcade (2.5 miles west) and Christchurch Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Portfield include St Catherine's Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Christchurch (0.5 miles south)
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repairing versus replacing in Portfield
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Portfield. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Portfield customers choose us
- One price list for the entire UK
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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