Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ripley, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Ripley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
About our bath repair in Ripley
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Common call-outs are for a chip where the taps sit and chips on the rim or sides, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Ripley (BH23)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ripley. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Questions from Ripley
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, depending on the repair.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Dorset.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
More services for Ripley
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ripley. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ripley
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Ripley
Ripley is about 3 miles north of Christchurch, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Ripley is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Our technicians cover all of BH23. We also cover the places around Ripley: Avon (1 mile west), Sopley (1 mile south), North Ripley (1 mile north-east), North Bockhampton (1 mile south-east) and Middle Bockhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (3 miles south), Wimborne Minster (9 miles west), Verwood (8 miles north-west), Ferndown (5 miles west), Broadstone (10 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Ripley
Around Ripley, we work in homes near Sopley Primary School and Church of St Michael and All Angels. For rail, the closest station is Christchurch station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Museum of Electricity (3.4 miles south) and Christchurch Hospital (3 miles south). For a walk, there is St Catherine's Hill.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Most customers in Ripley get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
When to call us in Ripley
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Aftercare advice
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
