Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ryall, Dorset
Bath repair in Ryall without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Bath repair in Ryall without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Ryall (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Ryall: your questions answered
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ryall
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Ryall
What else we do in Ryall
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we’re called out for in Ryall
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What we can’t put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
For a price in Ryall, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What affects the price in Ryall
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ryall, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
About Ryall
Ryall is about 4 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Ryall, so nothing has to leave your home. Ryall is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: DT6. We regularly work on streets such as Ryall Road, Pitman's Lane and Butt Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Whitchurch Canonicorum (1 mile west), Morcombelake (1 mile south-west), North Chideock (1 mile east), Chideock (2 miles south-east) and Seatown (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bridport (4 miles east), Lyme Regis (4 miles west), Beaminster (6 miles north-east), Allington (3 miles east), Charmouth (3 miles west) and Yetminster (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Ryall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Gabriel and the streets around them. A little further out are Bridport Community Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Marshwood Castle (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Hardown Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
