Dorset · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shitterton, Dorset
Bath repair for Shitterton, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Shitterton
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s chips under the taps and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Shitterton (BH20)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Shitterton
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How much does bath repair cost in Shitterton?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Do you come to Shitterton?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Shitterton and the rest of Dorset. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Shitterton
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
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What else we do in Shitterton
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Shitterton and the surrounding area
Shitterton is about 8 miles south of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Shitterton is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
All of BH20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Bere Regis (1 mile east), Throop (1 mile south-west), Lane End (2 miles south), Briantspuddle (2 miles south-west) and Warren (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Weymouth (14 miles south-west), Dorchester (10 miles west), Wimborne Minster (12 miles east), Blandford Forum (8 miles north), Ferndown (15 miles east) and Broadstone (10 miles east).
Near you in Shitterton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bere Regis Primary and Preschool, Parish Church of St John the Baptist and The Drax Arms, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Black Hill.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
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.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common problems we fix in Shitterton
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your BH20 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Same prices wherever you are
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
