Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shapwick, Dorset
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Shapwick and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
Bath repair at your home in Shapwick
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. If you’re dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and chips on the rim or sides, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Shapwick (DT11)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shapwick
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Shapwick
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shapwick
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Nearby places to Shapwick
What else we do in Shapwick
Questions from Shapwick
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you cover the entire of Dorset?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Shapwick and nearby
Shapwick is about 5 miles south-east of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Customers in Shapwick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shapwick is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
All of DT11 is within our area. From High Street, Piccadilly Lane and Steward's Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Shapwick, we cover Abbott Street (3 miles east), Pamphill (3 miles east), Hillbutts (3 miles east), Witchampton (4 miles north-east) and Tarrant Monkton (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (15 miles east), Wimborne Minster (5 miles east), Blandford Forum (5 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (14 miles north) and Ferndown (8 miles east).
Around Shapwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor pub and Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Blandford Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Stoney Down.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Have new chips seen to early
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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