Bournemouth · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Richmond Hill, Bournemouth
Our technicians come to Richmond Hill for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Richmond Hill
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. Most baths can be used again the following day. Whether it’s chips caused by builders and rust by the waste and overflow, we can generally put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Richmond Hill (BH2, BH1, BH8)
- Region
- Bournemouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Repair or replace in Richmond Hill?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we are called out for in Richmond Hill
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before booking anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
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Richmond Hill: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
How much does bath repair cost in Richmond Hill?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your BH2 postcode.
Do you come to Richmond Hill?
We do. We send a technician to Richmond Hill for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Richmond Hill. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Covering Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is about 2 miles south of Bournemouth, in Bournemouth. We travel to clients in Richmond Hill and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Richmond Hill is one of 20 places in Bournemouth we cover.
All of BH2, BH1 and BH8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Bath Road, The Square and Exeter Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Richmond Hill, we cover West Cliff (1 mile south-west), Lansdowne (1 mile east), East Cliff (1 mile east), Meyrick Park (1 mile north) and Westbourne (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Muscliff (3 miles north), Pokesdown (3 miles east), Redhill (3 miles north), West Howe (3 miles north-west), Strouden Park (3 miles north-east) and Bearwood (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Richmond Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Meyrick Park, Talbot Heath School and The Stable pub, among other places. You’ll also find Winton Academy (2 miles north), Former Presbyterian Church of St Andrew (within half a mile west) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Bournemouth station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Arcade (under half a mile north-east) and Bournemouth (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Richmond Hill includes St Catherine's Hill.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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