Dorset · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Pulham, Dorset

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Pulham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Chips caused by builders
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Pulham

Bath repair in Pulham, done in place

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Pulham and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Area
Pulham (DT2)
Region
Dorset
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel

Your questions about bath repair in Pulham

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

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 work in Pulham?

We do. We send a technician to Pulham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Will I be able to see the repair?

On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Pulham. The price depends on:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

What we do, step by step

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Pulham, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Pulham and nearby

Pulham is about 11 miles south-east of Yeovil, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 462 places across Dorset.

We cover every part of the DT2 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Old Orchard, Meadow Vale and Halsey Green and the roads around them. If you are just outside Pulham, we cover Newland (1 mile west), Holwell (1 mile north), Pleck Green (2 miles north), Glanvilles Wootton (2 miles west) and Rew (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Dorchester (11 miles south), Blandford Forum (11 miles east), Gillingham (13 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (14 miles north-east), Sherborne (7 miles north-west) and Fordington (11 miles south).

Local landmarks in Pulham

Around Pulham, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket. The countryside around Pulham includes Bookham Knoll.

Map of Pulham © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pulham use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Repair or replace: which is better?

People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Pulham. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.

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